Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 12 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 81 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 20 | 34 | 39 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Knicks 114-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.