Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
New York KnicksKnicks
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 36 | 23 | 27 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Cavaliers 112-111. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.