Knicks host Cavaliers in rematch of last season's sweep
The gist
The Knicks beat the Cavaliers 109-97 on Nov. 7, their first meeting since last season's playoff sweep.
Wednesday's game at Madison Square Garden is the second of the rematch.
How it unfolded
- May 19, 2026The Knicks beat the Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals; Brunson scored 38 and New York closed on a 44-11 run after trailing 93-71.
- May 21, 2026The Knicks won Game 2 109-93 at Madison Square Garden.
- May 23, 2026The Knicks won Game 3 121-108 in Cleveland.
Key terms
- Eastern Conference Finals
- The championship series of the NBA's Eastern Conference, whose winner advances to the NBA Finals.
- NBA title
- The annual best-of-seven championship series between the Eastern and Western Conference champions to decide the NBA league champion.
- covering
- To win a spread bet by beating the point spread set for the game.
Source: Wikipedia