Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
away
New York KnicksKnicks
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 95 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks held off the Cavaliers 104-95. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.