Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
139
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 40 | 33 | 30 | 139 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 33 | 23 | 42 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Cavaliers 139-129. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
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.