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The Cleveland Cavaliers try to shake off a Game 1 loss and even up the series with the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Mike Brown’s team took a 115-104 win in overtime on Tuesday. Jalen Brunson had 38 points for the Knicks. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 29.
New York has rolled through the playoffs and continued to flex their strength. One key stat is the Knicks are 9-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Cavaliers need Mitchell to be on top of his game again. He averages 27.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game this season.
Tip-off from Madison Square Garden will be at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks live updates, highlights from NBA playoffs Game 2
1st Quarter
6:40- A great start for the Cavs up 17-11. The energy has come on both ends of the floor.
8:38- James Harden has a great looking step-back 3-pointer to put the Cavs up 13-7. The largest lead of the game thus far.
10:22- Game tied at 5 with both teams settling in.
11:21- Jalen Brunson floater and a KAT 3-pointer gives New York an early 5-0 lead
12:00- Tip-off from Madison Square Garden
As the Knicks make their deepest playoff run in decades, Celebrity Row is more exclusive than ever.
Behind the scenes are unwritten rules, quiet politics, and even celebrities getting left off the list. pic.twitter.com/SFydE3X6xK
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) May 21, 2026
NEW YORK KEEPS FIGHTING 🗽
Coming off their HISTORIC 22-point rally in Game 1, the Knicks now have FOUR 20+ point comeback wins over the last two Playoffs!
Record when trailing by 20+ in the last 2 postseasons:
Knicks: 4-3
Rest of NBA: 4-67 pic.twitter.com/hFyhGbYfol— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 2026
How to Watch Game 1 Eastern Conference Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) vs New York Knicks (1-0)
Thursday, May 21
Tip-off: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
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