Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 30 | 21 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Knicks 101-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.