Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Cavaliers 111-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.