Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
100
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 21 | 36 | 21 | 110 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 27 | 18 | 33 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Cavaliers outlasted the Knicks 110-100. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.