Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 34 | 32 | 24 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Cavaliers 109-103. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.