Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 136 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 83 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 136-83. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.