Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Knicks 109-102. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.