Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 24 | 35 | 20 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 24 | 27 | 35 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers took care of the Knicks 119-107. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.