Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 36 | 31 | 30 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Knicks 126-125. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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.