Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 4
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Knicks 111-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers steamroller is in full effect right now; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.