Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Cavaliers 117-113. Knicks' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.