Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 28 | 21 | 34 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 34 | 32 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Cavaliers 117-114. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.