Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
away
New York KnicksKnicks
134
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 42 | 27 | 28 | 133 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 35 | 44 | 20 | 134 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Cavaliers 134-133. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.