Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 27 | 27 | 38 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers handled the Knicks 133-123. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.