Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
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Chemistry
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks snuck past the Cavaliers 112-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.