Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 31 | 38 | 29 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Cavaliers 124-95. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.