The New York Knicks are just one victory away from making it to the NBA Finals, and they’ll have an opportunity to achieve this in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Knicks are riding a strong wave, having taken a 3-0 lead in the series and extending their playoff winning streak to ten games following Game 3 on Saturday night.
Jalen Brunson shared some thoughts ahead of the game, stating, “No matter what’s at stake, this is a chance for us to come together, be better than the last game and continue to learn. And try to be the best team you can be.” It sounds like they’re focused and ready, doesn’t it?
In Game 3, the Knicks came out strong with 37 points in the first quarter, establishing their dominance early. Although Cleveland managed to equalize at 50-50 in the second quarter for a brief moment, New York quickly responded with a 10-1 run, reclaiming a lead they would hold onto for the rest of the game. Brunson was impressive, finishing with 30 points and six assists while Mikal Bridges contributed significantly with 22 points, shooting an efficient 11-of-15.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game Details:
- Matchup: New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 4
- Date: May 25th
- Time: 8 PM ET
- Location: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: DIRECTV offers a free trial.
If the Cavaliers win tonight, they’ll force a Game 5, which is set for Wednesday in New York. But if the Knicks clinch this game, it will mark the end of the Cavaliers’ season, and the Knicks will advance to the NBA Finals starting June 3.
Game Start Time:
Game 4 is slated to tipped off tonight, May 25th, at 8 PM ET.
Watching the Game for Free:
If you lack cable, there are options available to stream the Knicks’ games without a cost. For example, DIRECTV’s five-day free trial includes ESPN and other channels necessary for following the NBA playoffs. After the trial, you could access over 90 live channels starting at about $44.99 monthly.
If you’re not looking for a full subscription, Sling TV offers a decent workaround. Their one-day pass costs $4.99, providing 24-hour access to everything on the Sling TV Orange plan, which includes ESPN. They also offer weekend and week passes, ranging from three to seven days of access.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Playoff Schedule:
- Game 1: Knicks 115 – Cavs 104 (OT)
- Game 2: Knicks 109 – Cavs 93
- Game 3: Knicks 121 – Cavs 108
- Game 4: Monday, May 25 (8 PM ET, ESPN)
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 27 (8 PM ET, ESPN)*
- Game 6: Friday, May 29 (8 PM ET, ESPN)*
- Game 7: Sunday, May 31 (8 PM ET, ESPN)*
*Games scheduled as needed.
