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Cavaliers 104
Knicks 115
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| NYK | 23 | 23 | 23 | 32 | 14 | 115 | GameThread |
| CLE | 16 | 32 | 35 | 18 | 3 | 104 | BoxScore |
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News Articles
Mitchell Robinson’s free throw woes aren’t going away for Knicks
$NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — It got lost in the historic comeback, but it’s something that will certainly play a factor going forward.- New: 3 hr 29 min ago
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OG Anunoby finishes in style after struggling early in Knicks’ Game 1 return
$NY Post (Howie Kussoy) — OG Anunoby’s injured hamstring prevented him from returning for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals — until he was needed most.- New: 3 hr 47 min ago
- Hits: 15
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns point center plan hits Game 1 roadblock
$NY Post (Zach Braziller) — The first seven games of Karl-Anthony Towns, point center, had worked better than anyone could’ve anticipated. But this Game 1 was a different story.- New: 4 hr 14 min ago
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Knicks won an unbelievable game because they didn’t stop believing
$NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — Yes. Yes, it did. It really happened.- New: 4 hr 24 min ago
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Knicks - Cavaliers Notes: Mike Brown wins Game 1 chess match of Jalen Brunson vs. James Harden
SYN.tv (Ian Begley) — A few notes from the Knicks’ remarkable Game 1 win, coming back from a 22-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-104 in overtime, on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.- New: 4 hr 47 min ago
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Voodoo King clears MSG of possible ‘Mamdani curse’ after mayor hints at going to Game 1 – and Knicks pull off stunning win
$NY Post (Ella Morrison, Zoe Hussain) — “I command thee for no more spells from Mayor Mamdani on any team or anyone that interfere with their success. I'm here to protect the Knicks from his benevolent respect," the Voodoo King chanted...- New: 5 hr 34 min ago
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Spark plug Josh Hart rides bench during Knicks’ insane comeback win
$NY Post (Howie Kussoy) — Madison Square Garden went electric when the Knicks’ customary spark went out.- New: 5 hr 42 min ago
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'Phenomenal' Jalen Brunson once again takes over fourth to power Knicks' Game 1 comeback
SYN.tv (Ben Krimmel) — The Knicks, down by 22 in the fourth quarter, appeared headed toward another series-defining loss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals for a second straight season. That was until Jalen...- New: 5 hr 42 min ago
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Landry Shamet went from forgotten man to Knicks hero with epic closing stretch
$NY Post (Zach Braziller) — Over the first three quarters, Landry Shamet was on the floor for a grand total of three minutes and 13 seconds.- New: 5 hr 45 min ago
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Jalen Brunson kept on attacking James Harden — it was a predictable Knicks masterclass
$NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — It was spectacular and predictable.- New: 5 hr 49 min ago
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Kenny Atkinson’s bizarre explanation for puzzling decisions behind Cavaliers collapse against Knicks
$NY Post (Christian Arnold) — Kenny Atkinson attempted to explain the rationale for his curious decision-making in the fourth quarter as his Cavaliers watched a 22-point lead disappear. The Cavaliers coach was ripped by fans...- New: 6 hr 2 min ago
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Landry Shamet's fourth-quarter defense inspires Knicks in Game 1 victory: 'He was the difference in the ballgame'
SYN.tv (Phillip Martinez) — In the midst of the Knicks' improbable Game 1 win, Landry Shamet's defense helped inspire his teammates to their comeback over the Cavaliers.- New: 6 hr 9 min ago
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Delirious Knicks fans already have NBA Finals opponent in mind after Game 1 rally: ‘We want Wemby!’
$NY Post (Andrew Battifarano) — The Knicks won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals in the most inconceivable of fashions, so it's no surprise their fans were on a high.- New: 6 hr 12 min ago
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Dave Portnoy puts jinx on Cavaliers during epic Knicks comeback: ‘I’ll own it’
$NY Post (Christian Arnold) — Do Cavaliers fans have Dave Portnoy to blame for the team's implosion in the fourth quarter as the Knicks defeated them in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals?- New: 6 hr 54 min ago
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Charles Barkley eviscerates Cavaliers for epic Game 1 ‘choke job’ against Knicks: ‘Like dummies’
$NY Post (Andrew Battifarano) — With under eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night, the Cavaliers led the Knicks by 22 points.- New: 7 hr 2 min ago
- Hits: 42
Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 win over Cavaliers: James Harden had night to forget
$NY Post (Zach Braziller) — Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 115-104 Game 1 win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.- New: 7 hr 13 min ago
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Knicks’ Game 1 report card: Mike Brown’s adjustments worked wonders
$NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — Report card from the Knicks’ wild 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson It took a...- New: 7 hr 16 min ago
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Jalen Brunson leads 22-point comeback as Knicks steal Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 from Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime
SYN.tv (Ben Krimmel) — Jalen Brunson flipped the game on its head as the Knicks turned around a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 115-104 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference...- New: 7 hr 37 min ago
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Knicks mount furious rally to beat Cavaliers in thrilling OT Game 1 win
$NY Post (Andrew Battifarano) — Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals appeared destined to be a dud for the Knicks. Instead, it turned out to be an instant classic.- New: 7 hr 47 min ago
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Lenny Kravitz, Dustin Hoffman headline A-list stars taking in Knicks-Cavaliers Game 1 at MSG
$NY Post (Joseph Staszewski) — The A-listers were out for the start of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden.- New: 8 hr 27 min ago
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Blog Articles
Danhausen’s simple Knicks request after successfully cursing Cavs
ClutchPoints (Allan Binoy) — The New York Knicks’ improbable win on Tuesday night was not just simple hard work, according to professional wrestling star Danhausen; the team had some supernatural assistance. Madison...- New: 4 hr 21 min ago
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Stephen A. Smith eviscerates James Harden in wild Jalen Brunson praise
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) — The New York Knicks deserve all the credit in the world for locking in and turning it up in the fourth quarter after going down by 22 points, 93-71, with 7:45 to go in regulation in Game 1 of...- New: 4 hr 49 min ago
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Knicks’ OG Anunoby gives ‘amazing player’ Jalen Brunson props after Game 1 win
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) — The New York Knicks would not have even come close to making that epic Game 1 comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals if it weren’t for Jalen Brunson....- New: 5 hr 7 min ago
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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns gives ultimate complement to MSG fans after Game 1 win
ClutchPoints (Gerard Angelo Samillano) — The New York Knicks stole victory from the jaws of defeat in Game 1, winning in overtime 114-103 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. There were clearly a lot of factors at play in the win: Jalen...- New: 5 hr 12 min ago
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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns names deciding factor in NY’s Game 1 OT win over Cavs
ClutchPoints (Allan Binoy) — The New York Knicks rocked the NBA world in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and big man Karl-Anthony Towns knows exactly what triggered the historic comeback. New York looked like they...- New: 5 hr 23 min ago
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Knicks’ Mike Brown says quiet part out loud about targeting James Harden in ECF Game 1
ClutchPoints (Troy Finnegan) — The New York Knicks were down and out in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, trailing by 22 points in the fourth quarter. Improbably, Mike...- New: 5 hr 26 min ago
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Knicks’ OG Anunoby gives hamstring injury update after playing 34 minutes in Game 1
ClutchPoints (Enzo Flojo) — The New York Knicks received exactly the kind of postseason reassurance they were hoping for Tuesday night. It came directly from OG Anunoby himself. After missing a few games of New York’s...- New: 5 hr 37 min ago
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Mike Brown shout out ‘fantastic’ Game 1 hero Landry Shamet
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) — The New York Knicks would not have even come close to mounting a comeback from 22 points down in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers if it weren’t...- New: 5 hr 47 min ago
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Knicks fans furious after refs miss Mike Brown’s last-second timeout in Game 1
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — The New York Knicks needed an additional five minutes to pull off the memorable comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-104, and take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison...- New: 5 hr 50 min ago
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Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns ‘honored’ to play in front of fans at MSG
ClutchPoints (Josh Davis) — The New York Knicks continued their remarkable playoff run Tuesday night, and Karl-Anthony Towns made sure Madison Square Garden fans received recognition after the dramatic comeback victory. The...- New: 5 hr 55 min ago
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Knicks fans already demanding ‘We Want Wemby’ after Game 1 win over Cavs
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) — New York Knicks fans went through an absolutely wild rollercoaster of emotions on Tuesday night. It looked as though Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Cleveland...- New: 5 hr 56 min ago
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Cavs star Donovan Mitchell still sees path to NBA Finals after OT loss to Knicks
ClutchPoints (Josh Davis) — The Cleveland Cavaliers may have dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but star Donovan Mitchell made it clear the team still believes its path to the NBA Finals remains intact. Despite...- New: 6 hr 24 min ago
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Game 1 – Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT): Scenes from the greatest playoff comeback in franchise history
Posting and Toasting (Matthew Miranda) — I’m speechless. Wordless. The Knicks closed Game 1 of the conference finals against Cleveland on a 44-11 run, turning a 21-point deficit with less than eight minutes left in the fourth quarter...- New: 6 hr 29 min ago
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Knicks’ Mike Brown toasts Jalen Brunson for flashing MVP form in Game 1 vs. Cavs
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) — New York Knicks fans were in utter shambles after the team came out of the gates in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals with a level of lethargy that was unacceptable — especially against a...- New: 6 hr 31 min ago
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Old Takes Exposed is having a field day after Knicks’ 22-point comeback
ClutchPoints (Alex House) — The New York Knicks have a series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 27 years, and it came in absolutely bonkers fashion. Mike Brown’s squad overcame a 22-point...- New: 6 hr 32 min ago
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Knicks’ Mike Brown reveals role MSG crowd played in comeback win over Cavs
ClutchPoints (Allan Binoy) — The New York Knicks pulled off an absolute miracle on Tuesday night, and head coach Mike Brown knows exactly who to thank for inspiring the historic turnaround. Down by as many as 22 points in the...- New: 6 hr 33 min ago
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Why Knicks Game 1 comeback is unlike any other win in franchise history
ClutchPoints (Josh Davis) — The New York Knicks delivered one of the most unforgettable playoff comebacks in franchise history Tuesday night. New York erased a massive fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers...- New: 6 hr 52 min ago
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Magic Johnson believes Jalen Brunson can lead Knicks to NBA championship
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — Just in case you already turned off the television in the fourth quarter, the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, 115-104, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at...- New: 6 hr 58 min ago
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Knicks’ 22-point comeback Game 1 win makes history not seen since 1970
ClutchPoints (Gerard Angelo Samillano) — The New York Knicks pulled out perhaps one of the greatest comebacks in playoff history. The Knicks found themselves down by 22 points around the midway point of the fourth quarter of Game 1. The...- New: 7 hr 2 min ago
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Trae Young hilariously catches his usual stray after Knicks’ Game 1 win over Cavs
ClutchPoints (Allan Binoy) — The Madison Square Garden faithful are famous for holding onto a grudge, and Washington Wizards star Trae Young is still public enemy No. 1. Even though the New York Knicks are currently battling...- New: 7 hr 2 min ago
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