Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 31 | 36 | 18 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 27 | 24 | 36 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers shocked the Knicks 119-117. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
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.