Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
81
away
New York KnicksKnicks
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 19 | 26 | 20 | 81 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 109-81. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.