Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 13 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 10 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Cavaliers 126-123 in overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.