Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 31 | 40 | 34 | 131 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 27 | 34 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Cavaliers took care of the Knicks 131-117. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.