New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers — 109:93, NBA
NBA
Friday, May 22, 2026 • Madison Square Garden
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 24 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 109 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 27 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 93 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | New York Knicks | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 44/85 | 31/80 |
| 3-Pointers | 13/36 | 9/35 |
| Free Throws | 8/14 | 22/32 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 42 |
| Assists | 32 | 15 |
| Steals | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 8 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Josh Hart
26 PTS · 4 REB · 7 AST
Donovan Mitchell
26 PTS · 4 REB · 1 AST
Jalen Brunson
19 PTS · 3 REB · 14 AST
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen BrunsonS | 40:07 | 19 | 3 | 14 | 7-16 | 1-7 | 4-4 |
| Mikal BridgesS | 39:45 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 9-12 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Karl-Anthony TownsS | 35:48 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 7-12 | 3-5 | 1-2 |
| Josh HartS | 33:20 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 10-21 | 5-11 | 1-2 |
| Ogugua AnunobyS | 31:56 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 5-8 | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| Landry Shamet | 14:54 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Miles McBride | 14:19 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2-9 | 1-6 | 0-0 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 12:26 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-4 |
| Jose Alvarado | 07:52 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 07:03 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| T. Kolek | 01:15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Pacome Dadiet | 01:15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 109 | 40 | 32 | 44-85 | 13-36 | 8-14 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan MitchellS | 38:39 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 8-18 | 2-7 | 8-9 |
| Evan MobleyS | 36:30 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5-8 | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| James HardenS | 31:54 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 6-15 | 3-7 | 3-3 |
| Jarrett AllenS | 28:53 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 3-6 |
| Dean WadeS | 20:40 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Max Strus | 25:30 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1-7 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| Sam Merrill | 23:12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1-8 | 0-7 | 2-4 |
| Dennis Schroder | 17:58 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| J. Tyson | 10:29 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 2-2 |
| Keon Ellis | 01:15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Craig Porter | 01:15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| N. Tomlin | 01:15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| T. Proctor | 01:15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Thomas Bryant | 01:15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 93 | 42 | 15 | 31-80 | 9-35 | 22-32 |
Game Recap
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93, pulling away for a 16-point NBA victory behind balanced scoring and strong ball movement. New York controlled the game with efficient offense, spreading touches across its lineup and generating quality looks throughout the night.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Knicks have a superior Net Rating of 11
- →The market implies a strong home advantage for the Knicks, supported by their superior home record and higher Courtframe Power Index
- →The New York Knicks have a strong home record and are currently on a four-game winning streak, indicating positive momentum
- →The New York Knicks have a slight edge due to their superior home performance (78
- →The New York Knicks have a strong home court advantage with a 78