Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 4
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 27 | 20 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Cavaliers 113-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.