Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
76
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Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 76 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Knicks 107-76. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.