Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Cavaliers 109-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.