Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 26 | 18 | 22 | 88 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 109-88. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.