Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 6
New York KnicksKnicks
87
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 18 | 27 | 23 | 87 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Knicks 88-87. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.