Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
74
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 14 | 18 | 26 | 16 | 74 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks buried the Cavaliers 118-74. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.