Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 24 | 13 | 29 | 87 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Knicks 108-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.