Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 80 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 42 | 28 | 19 | 16 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Knicks 105-80. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.