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Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 27 | 33 | 21 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 37 | 30 | 37 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers rolled past the Knicks 135-114. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.