Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
113
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 14 | 40 | 26 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers fended off the Knicks 120-113. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. 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.
