Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
New York KnicksKnicks
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 126 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 27 | 20 | 32 | 101 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Cavaliers upended the Knicks 126-101. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.