Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
142
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 35 | 31 | 26 | 11 | 138 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 15 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Knicks 142-138 in overtime. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.