Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 29 | 20 | 30 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 20 | 28 | 20 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks fended off the Cavaliers 102-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.