Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers fended off the Knicks 102-96. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.