Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 23 | 31 | 23 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Knicks 103-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.