Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
New York KnicksKnicks
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Cavaliers 131-108. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.