Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 33 | 27 | 34 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Knicks 130-99. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.