Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 27 | 23 | 35 | 113 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Knicks 115-113. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.