Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
134
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
137
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 34 | 27 | 40 | 10 | 134 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 13 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Cavaliers 137-134 in overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.