Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 33 | 34 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers snuck past the Knicks 120-116. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
