Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
104
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Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 34 | 26 | 22 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Knicks 119-104. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.