Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Cavaliers 128-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
