Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 24 | 41 | 23 | 8 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 36 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Knicks 130-123 in overtime. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.