Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 15 | 30 | 35 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Knicks 107-100. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.