FINAL
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New York Knicks
No. 3 · NYK
118–105
Series tied 0-0
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Cleveland Cavaliers
No. 4 · CLE
2026-05-17 8:30 PM ET Madison Square Garden, New York
Quarter by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYK | 32 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 118 |
| CLE | 24 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 105 |
Top Performers
NYK
Jalen Brunson
31 PTS
5 REB8 AST
NYK
Karl-Anthony Towns
24 PTS
12 REB3 AST
CLE
Donovan Mitchell
28 PTS
4 REB6 AST
Game Recap
The New York Knicks set the tone early, racing to a 32-24 first-quarter lead behind Jalen Brunson's 12 first-quarter points. The Cavaliers fought back behind Donovan Mitchell's 28 points, but New York's balanced attack — four starters in double figures — proved too much. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the glass with 12 rebounds, and Mikal Bridges added 18 points while holding Mitchell to 9-of-24 shooting. The Knicks took a 1-0 series lead in front of a raucous Madison Square Garden crowd.