Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
86
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 86 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Knicks 95-86. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.