The New York Knicks have taken a two-game lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, much to the delight of their fans and a roster of excited celebrities in the audience. The team now heads to Cleveland, where they’ll play two games on the Cavaliers’ home turf, starting with Game 3 tonight.
In contrast to their thrilling comeback in the series opener, the Knicks managed to pull off a tight win in Game 2. They broke a 53-53 tie with an impressive 18-0 scoring burst in the third quarter, ultimately winning the game 109-93, marking their ninth postseason victory in a row.
Josh Hart had a standout game, scoring a career-high 26 points with five three-pointers. He was well supported by Jalen Brunson, who contributed a career-high 14 assists along with 19 points. Additionally, Karl-Anthony Towns made his presence felt in the paint, tallying 18 points and 13 rebounds.
NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Key Information
- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks, Game 3
- Date: May 23rd 8pm ET
- Location: Rocket Arena (Cleveland, Ohio)
- Broadcast: ABC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it for free)
No matter the outcome of tonight’s game, Game 4 is set to happen, with a Memorial Day matchup scheduled for Monday night.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Start Time:
Game 2 of the series is on May 23 and is expected to start at 8pm ET.
Watching Options for Cavaliers vs. Knicks:
If cable isn’t an option for you, there are ways to stream the game. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial, including ABC and other necessary channels for the postseason. After that, the service provides over 90 live channels starting at $44.99 per month.
Sling TV is another cost-effective way to catch live NBA games. Their Choice plan starts at $19.99 per month and includes ABC.
Knicks vs Cavaliers Playoff Schedule:
- Game 1: Knicks 115 Cavs 104 (OT)
- Game 2: Knicks 109 Cavs 93
- Game 3: Saturday, May 23 (8 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Game 4: Monday, May 25 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 27 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)*
- Game 6: Friday, May 29 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)*
- Game 7: Sunday, May 31 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)*
* as necessary
