Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Cavaliers 115-89. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.