Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
New York KnicksKnicks
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 28 | 31 | 20 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Cavaliers 114-103. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.