Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
138
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 37 | 25 | 26 | 126 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 39 | 38 | 27 | 138 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Cavaliers 138-126. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.