The Knicks and Cavaliers meet again in the Eastern Conference Finals with Game 2 scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden, broadcast on ESPN. In their previous meeting, the Knicks won 115-104 in overtime, with Jalen Brunson scoring 38 points and Donovan Mitchell scoring 29 for Cleveland. The Knicks hold a 47-17 record in games where they were favored and average 116.5 points while allowing 115.4. They shoot 37.3% from three on 14.2 makes per game and perform better at home on both offense and defense. Cleveland averages 119.5 points and allows 115.4, with a +337 scoring differential and a 4.1-point scoring margin.
"The Knicks needed overtime to beat the Cavaliers 115-104 on Tuesday when they last met. Jalen Brunson led the way with a team-high 38 points in the victory for the Knicks, while Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points in the loss for the Cavaliers."
"This contest between the Knicks and Cavaliers will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026. You can expect the opening tip at 8 p.m. ET. The Knicks and Cavaliers will take to the court at Madison Square Garden for this matchup on May 21, and if you'd like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!"
"The Knicks score only 1.1 more points per game (116.5) than the Cavaliers surrender (115.4). The Knicks make 14.2 three-pointers per game (10th in the league) at a 37.3% rate (fourth-best in the NBA), compared to the 13.9 their opponents make while shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc."
"The Cavaliers put up 119.5 points per game (fourth in league) while allowing 115.4 per outing (15th in NBA). They have a +337 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 4.1 points per game. The Cavaliers put up an average of 119.5 points per game, which is 9.4 more points than the 110.1 the Knicks allow."
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