Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 17 | 34 | 28 | 106 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 31 | 38 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Cavaliers 122-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.