Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
113
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 38 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Knicks 115-113. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.