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Cavaliers 104
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| CLE | 16 | 32 | 35 | 18 | 3 | 104 | BoxScore |
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News Articles
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: 26 min ago
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: 33 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: 36 min ago
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: 1 hr 18 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: 1 hr 26 min ago
- Hits: 25
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: 1 hr 37 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: 1 hr 40 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: 2 hr 1 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: 2 hr 11 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: 2 hr 51 min ago
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OG Anunoby back starting against Cavaliers in Knicks’ Game 1 boost
$NY Post (Howie Kussoy) — The Knicks’ best performer during their dominant postseason is officially active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.- New: 5 hr 36 min ago
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The Victor Wembanyama factor that delivered Knicks rare NBA lottery win
$NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — You don’t always have to actually win the NBA lottery to look back at past lotteries and realize it could have been worse. The poor Nets toppling to the No. 6 pick after tanking two years is a...- New: 5 hr 37 min ago
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‘Hack-a-Mitch’ strategy could be a Knicks problem — if Cavaliers commit to it
$NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — Either Kenny Atkinson believes in it enough to ride through some Mitchell Robinson conversions, or the Cavs coach shouldn’t do it.- New: 6 hr 23 min ago
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These Cavaliers aren’t the same team Knicks bullied in 2023 playoffs
$NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Both teams are certainly in different spots now. They were both upstarts three years ago, coming off a season in which they missed the playoffs.- New: 7 hr 57 min ago
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Carmelo Anthony invites Jeremy Lin on podcast to address years-long Knicks beef
$NY Post (Jenna Lemoncelli) — Carmelo Anthony said he wants to "clear the air" with his former Knicks teammate Jeremy Lin more than a decade after "Linsanity" took over New York in 2012.- New: 9 hr 32 min ago
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Amid LIRR strike and Knicks-Cavs Game 1, Long Island commuters can still find parking spots in NYC garages
Newsday (Ben Dickson) — For Tuesday's Game 1, look for pre-paid parking spot in one of NYC's parking garages near MSG.- 12 hr 47 min ago
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These are the best NYC watering holes to cheer on the Knicks tonight during the Eastern Conference finals
$NY Post (Ben Cost) — As a service to orange and blue-blooded fans, The Post rounded up some of the primo meccas for catching the home team try and fulfill their hoop dreams.- 14 hr 49 min ago
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Scout weighs in on 2026 Eastern Conference Finals
SYN.tv (Ian Begley) — With the Knicks and Cavaliers facing off in the Eastern Conference Finals, a scout shares what to watch during the series.- 15 hr 21 min ago
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The Post’s Knicks-Cavaliers Eastern Conference finals predictions
$NY Post (Post Staff Report) — The Post’s experts give their Knicks-Cavaliers predications ahead of the Eastern Conference finals.- 17 hr 11 min ago
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How the Warriors’ dynasty shaped the Knicks’ Eastern Conference finals
$NY Post (Madeline Kenney) — The two head coaches, though, are only one thread of the Warriors’ influence on this series.- 17 hr 21 min ago
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Blog Articles
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: 48 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: 55 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: 56 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: 57 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: 1 hr 16 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: 1 hr 22 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: 1 hr 26 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: 1 hr 26 min ago
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Kenny Atkinson’s ‘unlucky’ comments after Game 1 loss to Knicks will drive fans up a wall
ClutchPoints (Rexwell Villas) — The Cleveland Cavaliers just got stunned in the Big Apple. It looked as though the Cavs were going to steal Game 1 in enemy territory to set the tone in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals against...- New: 1 hr 34 min ago
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Why Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns has ‘gotta be smart’ to beat Cavs in ECF
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) — NEW YORK – Long, strong, athletic, quick, and capable of guarding one through five. Mike Brown wouldn’t leave a compliment unused when discussing Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, ahead of Game...- New: 1 hr 42 min ago
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Jalen Brunson leads Knicks’ 22-point comeback to steal Game 1 in overtime
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — The New York Knicks stormed back from a 22-point deficit to steal the win in overtime, 115-104, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden...- New: 2 hr 3 min ago
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Cavs’ Sam Merrill was this close to hitting Haliburton-esque dagger in Game 1 vs Knicks
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) — The New York Knicks looked dead in the water as Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers approached the final few minutes. However, Jalen Brunson came alive...- New: 2 hr 20 min ago
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Danhausen curses Cavs, catches ECF Game 2 at MSG
ClutchPoints (Autumn Hawkins) — Danhausen is standing by the New York Knicks. The WWE star made an appearance on NBA Today on Tuesday, May 19, ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks face the Cleveland...- New: 2 hr 42 min ago
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Knicks hit ugly statistical low in 1st half of Game 2 vs. Cavs
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — The New York Knicks were back in action on Tuesday after a long layoff, as they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks had...- New: 3 hr 21 min ago
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Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson shares intriguing Jalen Brunson-Cade Cunningham comp
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson will have to dig deep in his playbook as they face the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The...- New: 3 hr 47 min ago
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson visibly hurt after apparent James Harden shot
ClutchPoints (Rexwell Villas) — New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson appeared to have an early injury scare during Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday...- New: 3 hr 53 min ago
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson admits JR Smith’s MSG incident changed his mind
ClutchPoints (Benedetto Vitale) — The New York Knicks punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in the previous round. There was a viral clip of former Knicks star JR Smith...- New: 4 hr 46 min ago
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AEW’s MJF cuts a brutal promo on the Cavs before Game 1
ClutchPoints (Autumn Hawkins) — Fans don’t have to wonder who Maxwell Jacob Friedman is rooting for in the Eastern Conference Finals. The AEW star cut a brutal promo as he degraded Cleveland ahead of the New York Knicks...- New: 5 hr 9 min ago
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Mike Brown’s crucial adjustment for Knicks catches Kenny Atkinson’s attention
ClutchPoints (Benedetto Vitale) — The New York Knicks are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Leading up to the contest, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson noticed an...- New: 5 hr 51 min ago
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Will Knicks’ OG Anunoby have a minutes restriction in Game 1? Mike Brown weighs in
ClutchPoints (Zachary Weinberger) — Ahead of the New York Knicks competing in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, the fanbase is still wondering about the status of star OG...- New: 6 hr 8 min ago
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