Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
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New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 25 | 21 | 31 | 14 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 37 | 26 | 21 | 11 | 120 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Knicks 123-120 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.