Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Cavaliers 113-103. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.