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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.