Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 35 | 36 | 26 | 130 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks downed the Cavaliers 130-115. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.