Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 44 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 122-97. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.