Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 33 | 26 | 34 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 14 | 31 | 19 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Cavaliers 115-84. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.