Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
away
New York KnicksKnicks
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 41 | 27 | 27 | 36 | 131 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Knicks 131-114. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.