Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
New York KnicksKnicks
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 92 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks fended off the Cavaliers 101-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.