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Cavaliers @ Knicks

Posted on December 13, 2008 at 04:07 PM.

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KNICKS LOSE IN OVERTIME TO CAVALIERS

The Knicks nursed a small lead in the 4th quarter that was quickly erased. With 8 seconds left in regulation and the game tied, Joe Johnson hit a 3 pointer that put the Cavaliers ahead. On the following possession the Knicks struggled to find a good shot and C.J. Miles was forced to throw up a long, fadeway three that went in as time expired.

"I couldn't believe it when C.J. hit that shot. We've lost so many games on the last possession that I almost didn't know what to do," explained backup point guard Sergio Rodgriguez.

The Knicks didn't celebrate for very long because they were outscored 14-8 in overtime and lost by a score of 76-70. Poor rebounding played a significant role in this game. The Cavaliers won the glass battle 28-17 (8-1 offensive). The Knicks also only managed to get to the free throw line 2 times to the Cavs 20.

Coach Pappy Knuckles believes that his team is still headed in the right direction. "We turned the ball over, Zo killed us in the paint, and we didn't get any fouls to go our way. Considering all the things that we did wrong, we still had a chance to win. We just have to play a little better next time."

The entire starting five for Cleveland scored double digits. The Knicks drop to 6-8 and will next face the 2-11 Detroit Pistons with hopes of getting back on track.

Cavaliers 15 15 14 18 14 76
Knicks 16 14 19 13 8 70

Cavaliers
Gerald Wallace - 16 pts
Baron Davis - 13 pts
Joe Johnson -11 pts
Alonzo Mourning - 11 pts, 7 reb
Delonte West - 10 pts

Knicks
Dirk Nowitzki - 23 pts, 8 reb, 3 blocks
Rudy Fernandez - 16 pts

Cavaliers
28/55 FG (50%)
5/11 3PT (45%)
15/20 FT (75%)
12 Assists
8 Turnovers
28 Rebounds
8 Offensive Rebounds
3 Steals
4 Blocks
34 Points in the paint
17 Bench points

Knicks
33/61 FG (54%)
2/9 3PT (22%)
2/2 FT (100%)
25 Assists
7 Turnovers
17 Rebounds
1 Offensive Rounds
5 Steals
44 Points in the paint
8 Bench points