2. Won vs. Buffalo, 111-105 (1977)
In a nationally-televised early game, this game was a back-and-forth matchup that saw 19 ties and 25 lead changes. With just under five minutes left in the game, Campy Russell converted a three-point play to give the Cavaliers a 99-97 lead that they would hold for the remainder of the clash. Russell, Jim Chones and Walt Frazier combined for 72 points.
