Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 35 | 28 | 23 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Knicks 124-121. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.