Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
94
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 27 | 16 | 28 | 94 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Knicks 101-94. 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.