Knicks win at Cleveland to reach 5-4 after 0-3 start
The gist
The Knicks beat the Cavaliers 109-97 in Cleveland, with Jalen Brunson scoring 31 and Karl-Anthony Towns 29.
The defending champions are back over .500, but Josh Hart's ankle is a question.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026The Knicks beat the Pistons 111-97.
- Oct 28, 2026New York beat the Bulls 133-127.
- Oct 30, 2026The Knicks lost to the 76ers 93-98.
Key terms
- Eastern Conference
- One of the two conferences that make up the NBA, consisting of 15 teams in three divisions.
- offensive rating
- A basketball statistic estimating the points a team or player produces per 100 possessions.
- defensive rating
- A basketball statistic measuring a player's or team's efficiency at preventing the opposing team from scoring points.
Source: Wikipedia