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・May 22, 2026 May 22 May 22
Knicks defeat Cavaliers, grab 2-0 series lead
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Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
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Knicks defeat Cavaliers, grab 2-0 series lead

KEY PLAYERS

Josh Hart
Josh Hart NYK · #3 PF
26 pts (5-11 3pt), 7 ast
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson NYK · #11 PG
19 pts, 14 ast, 3 reb
Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell CLE · #45 PG
26 pts (8-18 FG), 4 reb
James Harden
James Harden CLE · #1 SG
18 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast

ODDS

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SPREAD
The Knicks needed to win by 6 points or more to cover the spread. They did cover, so people who took the Knicks won.
TOTAL
The over/under was 215.5 and the teams scored 202 points, so people who bet the under won
UNDER
TEAM TO WIN
The Knicks won at -204 odds so a bet of $204 won $304 total

KEY PLAYS

LEAD CHANGE
CLE 20 NYK 21
(Q1 3:08) After trailing since 9:57 in the first quarter, the Knicks took the lead, 21-20.
LEAD CHANGE
CLE 53 NYK 53
(Q3 10:37) After trailing since 1:59 in the second quarter, the Cavaliers tied the score at 53.
NYK STREAK
CLE 56 NYK 71
(Q3 5:04) The Knicks completed an 18-0 scoring run over 4:44. NYK 71, CLE 56
NYK KEY STAT
CLE 67 NYK 83
(Q3 :59.4) J. Brunson (NYK) has 10 assists.
CLE KEY PLAY
CLE 91 NYK 109
(Q4 1:15) M. Strus (CLE) has fouled out.