Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
91
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Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 91 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 83 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks held off the Cavaliers 91-83. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.