Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 31 | 21 | 28 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Cavaliers 105-101. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.