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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 19 | 28 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks edged the Cavaliers 118-109. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.