Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 20 | 29 | 29 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 28 | 27 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Cavaliers 116-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.