Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
New York KnicksKnicks
141
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 121 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Cavaliers 141-121. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.