Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 20 | 25 | 34 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks buried the Cavaliers 122-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.