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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 31 29 26 25 111
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 37 24 28 23 112

After Action Report

The Cavaliers snuck past the Knicks 112-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.