Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 26 | 23 | 35 | 12 | 123 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks survived the Cavaliers 123-118 in overtime. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.