Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
89
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
137
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 23 | 14 | 28 | 89 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 41 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Knicks 137-89. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.