Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
New York KnicksKnicks
97
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 23 | 25 | 38 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers stunned the Knicks 115-97. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. 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
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.