Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Knicks 116-96. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.