Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks — 108:121, NBA
NBA
Sunday, May 24, 2026 • Rocket Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 108 |
| New York Knicks | 37 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 121 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Cleveland Cavaliers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 42/84 | 43/77 |
| 3-Pointers | 12/41 | 11/28 |
| Free Throws | 12/19 | 24/27 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 37 |
| Assists | 22 | 27 |
| Steals | 7 | 11 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 14 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Jalen Brunson
30 PTS · 3 REB · 6 AST
Evan Mobley
24 PTS · 6 REB · 2 AST
Donovan Mitchell
23 PTS · 1 REB · 4 AST
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James HardenS | 40:55 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 8-15 | 1-7 | 2-3 |
| Donovan MitchellS | 38:20 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 9-21 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
| Jarrett AllenS | 35:54 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 7-9 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| Evan MobleyS | 35:39 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 10-18 | 1-6 | 3-4 |
| Dean WadeS | 16:46 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Max Strus | 31:01 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 4-12 | 4-11 | 1-1 |
| Sam Merrill | 23:31 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Dennis Schroder | 09:22 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| J. Tyson | 08:32 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Totals | 108 | 34 | 22 | 42-84 | 12-41 | 12-19 |
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen BrunsonS | 41:05 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 10-19 | 0-4 | 10-12 |
| Mikal BridgesS | 39:17 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 11-15 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Karl-Anthony TownsS | 36:11 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 4-9 | 1-3 | 4-4 |
| Josh HartS | 34:43 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 5-12 | 2-7 | 0-0 |
| Ogugua AnunobyS | 30:35 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 6-10 | 3-4 | 6-6 |
| Landry Shamet | 27:37 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4-5 | 4-5 | 2-3 |
| Miles McBride | 14:20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 09:22 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jose Alvarado | 04:03 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 02:47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 121 | 37 | 27 | 43-77 | 11-28 | 24-27 |
Game Recap
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108, pulling away for a 13-point win behind a balanced offensive effort and strong shot creation from their perimeter core. New York generated efficient looks throughout the game and finished with 27 assists, using ball movement and timely scoring runs to keep Cleveland from taking control.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Knicks have a significantly higher Net Rating (15
- →The New York Knicks have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, with a higher Net Rating and Offensive Rating compared to the Cavaliers
- →The New York Knicks have a significant momentum advantage, coming off a four-game winning streak and leading the series 2-0
- →The New York Knicks hold a significant edge in the Courtframe Power Index and have demonstrated superior offensive efficiency with a higher ORtg and Net rating over the last 10 games
- →The New York Knicks have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, particularly in offensive rating and net rating, indicating strong recent form