Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks took care of the Cavaliers 117-102. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.