Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
88
away
Chemistry
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 18 | 21 | 28 | 88 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 17 | 23 | 32 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Knicks 101-88. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.