Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
New York KnicksKnicks
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 106 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 33 | 23 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Knicks 106-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers steamroller is in full effect right now; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.