Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 32 | 26 | 18 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks outlasted the Cavaliers 119-102. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks steamroller is in full effect right now; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.