Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 22 | 32 | 29 | 101 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Cavaliers 101-100. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.