Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 87 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Cavaliers 96-87. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.