Cleveland Cavaliers 93 – 130 New York Knicks | NBA | May 26, 2026

The New York Knicks delivered a dominant performance at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, dismantling the Cleveland Cavaliers 130–93. The Knicks’ balanced attack and suffocating defense left the Cavaliers without answers from the opening tip.

Match Report

From the first quarter, New York imposed its will. The Knicks shot 55% from the field and forced 17 Cleveland turnovers, turning them into 28 fast-break points. The Cavaliers struggled to find rhythm, especially from three-point range, where they connected on only 9 of 34 attempts.

Key Moments

• First Quarter: The Knicks opened with a 15–2 run, never looking back. By the end of the first, they led 38–18.
• Second Quarter: Cleveland briefly cut the lead to 14, but New York responded with a 12–0 spurt to push the margin to 26 at halftime.
• Second Half: The Knicks continued to pour it on, with their bench outscoring Cleveland’s reserves 45–22. The game was effectively over by the third quarter.

Tactical Story

New York’s switch-everything defense stifled Cleveland’s pick-and-roll actions. The Knicks’ big men spread the floor, allowing drivers to attack the rim. Offensively, they moved the ball crisply, recording 32 assists on 48 made field goals.

Standout Performers

• Knicks: The starting lineup all scored in double figures, led by the point guard’s 24 points and 11 assists.
• Cavaliers: Their All-Star center managed 18 points and 12 rebounds, but received little support from the perimeter.

Table Impact

The win keeps the Knicks in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Cavaliers, now on a three-game losing streak, see their position slide toward the play-in tournament zone.