Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
123
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 16 | 38 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Cavaliers 123-109. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.