Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
New York KnicksKnicks
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 21 | 30 | 30 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Cavaliers snuck past the Knicks 109-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.