Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 21 | 31 | 24 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Knicks 115-98. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.