Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
New York KnicksKnicks
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 34 | 28 | 35 | 122 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 31 | 36 | 32 | 131 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Cavaliers 131-122. Knicks torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.