Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 37 | 21 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Cavaliers 124-115. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.