Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
126
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 30 | 37 | 23 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Cavaliers 126-119. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.