Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Knicks 111-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.