Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 11 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 9 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Cavaliers 118-116 in overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.