Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 37 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 28 | 39 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks snuck past the Cavaliers 123-118. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.