Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 28 | 39 | 26 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Knicks 119-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.