Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 37 | 28 | 26 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Cavaliers 123-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.