Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
New York KnicksKnicks
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Cavaliers 104-103. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.