Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
79
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 29 | 40 | 22 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 20 | 26 | 15 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 123-79. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.