Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks snuck past the Cavaliers 108-104 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.