Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 20 | 24 | 31 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Knicks 110-98. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.