Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
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New York KnicksKnicks
126
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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.