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The Knicks and Cavaliers will collide at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Since falling behind, 2-1, in its first-round series against Atlanta, New York has won seven consecutive playoff games. The Knicks swept the 76ers in the conference semifinals behind strong performances from their All-Star duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
The Cavs, meanwhile, will have to make a quick turnaround after eliminating the Pistons in dominant fashion on Sunday. Cleveland will continue to lean on Donovan Mitchell and James Harden as it attempts to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2018.
Here is everything you need to know about Knicks vs. Cavs, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
How to watch Knicks vs. Cavs Game 1: TV channel, live stream
Game 1 between the Knicks and Cavs will air live on ESPN. The game will also be available to stream on DIRECTV and the ESPN app.
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Knicks vs. Cavs Game 1 start time
- Date: Tuesday, May 19
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 1 between the Knicks and Cavs is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 19. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Knicks vs. Cavs schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 19 | Game 1: Cavs vs. Knicks | 8 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| May 21 | Game 2: Cavs vs. Knicks | 8 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| May 23 | Game 3: Knicks vs. Cavs | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| May 25 | Game 4: Knicks vs. Cavs | 8 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| May 27 | Game 5*: Cavs vs. Knicks | 8 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| May 29 | Game 6*: Knicks vs. Cavs | 8 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| May 31 | Game 7*: Cavs vs. Knicks | 8 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs scores, results 2026
Conference semifinals
Knicks 4, 76ers 0
- Game 1: Knicks 137, 76ers 98
- Game 2: Knicks 108, 76ers 102
- Game 3: Knicks 108, 76ers 94
- Game 4: Knicks 144, 76ers 114
Cavs 4, Pistons 3
- Game 1: Pistons 111, Cavs 101
- Game 2: Pistons 107, Cavs 97
- Game 3: Cavs 116, Pistons 109
- Game 4: Cavs 112, Pistons 103
- Game 5: Cavs 117, Pistons 113 (OT)
- Game 6: Pistons 115, Cavs 94
- Game 7: Cavs 125, Pistons 94
First round
Knicks 4, Hawks 2
- Game 1: Knicks 113, Hawks 102
- Game 2: Hawks 107, Knicks 106
- Game 3: Hawks 109, Knicks 108
- Game 4: Knicks 114, Hawks 98
- Game 5: Knicks 126, Hawks 97
- Game 6: Knicks 140, Hawks 89
Cavs 4, Raptors 3
- Game 1: Cavs 126, Raptors 113
- Game 2: Cavs 115, Raptors 105
- Game 3: Raptors 126, Cavs 104
- Game 4: Raptors 93, Cavs 89
- Game 5: Cavs 125, Raptors 120
- Game 6: Raptors 112, Cavs 110 (OT)
- Game 7: Cavs 114, Raptors 102