Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 39 | 21 | 29 | 20 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Knicks 109-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.