Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Knicks 112-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.