Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
131
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 42 | 37 | 37 | 15 | 131 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 43 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks outlasted the Cavaliers 131-124. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.