Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 22 | 36 | 30 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 23 | 32 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Cavaliers 120-115. Knicks torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.