Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 29 | 39 | 12 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Cavaliers 114-112. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.