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The New York Knicks will try to keep rolling Saturday night when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the 2026 Eastern Conference finals, carrying a 2-0 series lead.
Mike Brown’s team is also riding a nine-game playoff winning streak. An amazing feat considering all but one win came by a double-digit margin.
New York took control of the series with a 109-93 win in Game 2 behind 26 points from Josh Hart. The Knicks have not lost in exactly a month and have surged behind a balanced offense led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, who has been a quiet piece to the Knicks output. Towns has averaged 6.9 assists over the past nine playoff games.
Cleveland faces a must-win scenario after letting Game 1 slip away and falling behind again in Game 2 despite 26 points from Donovan Mitchell. Evan Mobley continues to anchor the frontcourt, but the Cavaliers need a stronger all-around effort to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole before the series shifts deeper into Cleveland.
Game 3 will take place on Saturday May 23 from the Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off will be at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers live updates, highlights from NBA playoffs Game 3
1st Quarter-3:46: Following the unsuccessful challenge, Karl Anthony Towns makes two consecutive shots in the paint to extend the Knicks lead.
1st Quarter-4:51: Karl Anthony Towns is called for defensive goaltending. The Knicks challenged that call. The call was upheld; Knicks lose their timeout and cannot challenge the rest of the game.
1st Quarter-5:57: Karl Anthony Towns remains aggressive and gets fouled and makes four free throws in two consecutive Knicks possessions.
1st Quarter-7:05: Cavs surge and get close, but the Knicks get a series of midrange jump shots from Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby to maintain their three-point lead.
1st Quarter-9:15: After a sleepwalking start by the Cavs, they pull within 2 on back to back Jarrett Allen points in the paint (layup, dunk).
1st Quarter-10:06: The Knicks jump out to a quick 9-1 run. Including a Karl Anthony Town three point shot to start the game.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are courtside for Knicks/Cavaliers Game 3 👀 pic.twitter.com/HohyP1ZJZd
— NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2026
clean. pic.twitter.com/KRUvqRdrVj
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 23, 2026
GAM3 THR33 FITS. @Sprite | #LetEmKnowpic.twitter.com/1IillO0gfp
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 23, 2026
The NYPD has canceled watch parties outside Madison Square Garden due to ‘rowdiness’ from Knicks fans, per the New York Post.
As many as 6,000 fans have congregated around the parties, with six arrests being made during Game 2. pic.twitter.com/TDKuuBrFVD
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 23, 2026
How to Watch Game 3 Eastern Conference Finals: New York Knicks (2-0) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Saturday, May 23
Tip-off: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ABC (Available on Fubo TV)
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