Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Knicks 123-112. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.