Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
107
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Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 36 | 31 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Knicks 125-107. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.