Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 29 | 21 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Knicks 116-114. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.