Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 23 | 28 | 37 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 39 | 29 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers outlasted the Knicks 132-120. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Cavaliers' 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 · 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.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.