Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 28 | 18 | 30 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Knicks 118-111. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.