Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 34 | 26 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Knicks 123-109. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.