Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Chemistry
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 117-87. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.