Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
116
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 36 | 26 | 23 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers handled the Knicks 131-116. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.