Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 25 | 18 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Cavaliers 118-109. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.