Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 29 | 19 | 27 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Knicks 136-97. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.