Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 36 | 24 | 27 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 31 | 39 | 33 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Knicks 135-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. 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 · 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.