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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
away
Chemistry Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
126
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 38 39 32 20 129
New York KnicksKnicks 29 34 35 28 126

After Action Report

In New York, the Cavaliers survived the Knicks 129-126. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.