Turns out, New Yorkers aren't so tough when you fight back like the Cavs did Tuesday night.
Quickley and company would’ve seen Cleveland’s response coming if they’d spent any time in Independence. After re-watching the Cavs allow 17 offensive rebounds in Game 1, coach J.B. Bickerstaff said his big men Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley “took it personal.” Darius Garland said his teammates “walked into the film room” ready to be the aggressors in Game 2. And during Tuesday’s second quarter, when his Cavs outscored New York 34-17, they proved it.
The Cavs built their lead as large as 29 points in the second half. New York lingered below 85 points, its season-low, until Bickerstaff pulled his starters. The Knicks credited Cleveland for hounding ball-handlers, winning loose balls and “playing desperate,” as Jalen Brunson said. The Knicks have two days to stich up. And when they return to the playground on Friday, they can’t be afraid to get sand on their cut.
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