Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 32 | 19 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Cavaliers 102-99. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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.