Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers tips off at 8 p.m. ET.
New York will look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead against Cleveland.
The Knicks pulled off a thrilling, gritty escape on Tuesday, erasing a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun Cleveland 115-104 in overtime.
Jalen Brunson dropped 38 points to carry the offense and will likely be relied upon again on Thursday.
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There had been some suggestions that Mitchell was operating at less than full health, and he didn't look like his explosive self in the first half. However, he insisted after Game 2 that he's fine. Donovan Mitchell on his health: At halftime, Evan Mobley was on his way to a monster game, tallying 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting. Then he vanished, going scoreless over the final 24 minutes as the Knicks ran away and hid from his Cavaliers.Mitchell says he's feeling "great"
By Jake Nisse
“I’m great. I’m great. I’m great.” https://t.co/qdrWf1JWt4Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 2 win over Cavaliers: Evan Mobley disappears after fast start
By Zach Braziller Zero
"It's just who Josh is. He's a gamer. He knew what he had to do in terms of the adjustments he needed to make in order to be effective, not just for him but for the team."
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 22, 2026
Mike Brown talks about Josh Hart's performance tonight and how he helped the Knicks get out in transition: pic.twitter.com/mbu5FbgBIJ
You could feel it happening in real time. Beforehand, you could see it coming from a mile away.
The Cavaliers unraveling, like they did in Game 1. The Knicks clicking into gear, like they repeatedly have done during this now-nine-game tour de force.
The Knicks are only halfway there, but the fans were understandably in good spirits tonight.
Knicks in four chants ring around MSG pic.twitter.com/HvBX2R1UJz
— Jared Schwartz (@jschwartz115) May 22, 2026
The Cavs took away some of Brunson's scoring tonight, but he killed Cleveland with his pacing and penetration as he racked up 14 assists,
Kenny Atkinson seems out of answers.
Kenny Atkinson on Jalen Brunson's 14-assist performance in Game 2
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 22, 2026
"That's what great players do, right? They read the game, and the game dictated that" pic.twitter.com/dnGslmo9Tm
We've talked about Hart's incredible night, but here are how the other Knicks starters fared:
Bridges - 19 PTS, 3 AST, 3 REB
Anunoby - 14 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 3 BLK
Brunson - 19 PTS, 14 AST
Towns- 18 PTS, 13 REB
A comfortable Knicks win in the end, who withstood some fight-back from the Cavs in the fourth to win their NINTH straight contest.
Winning on the road is a different proposition of course, but New York will feel confident of reaching the finals.
KNICKS WIN!!!! pic.twitter.com/UyoXxruuNj
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 22, 2026
It's 26 points, seven assists and four rebounds for Hart, who checks out of the game to a massive ovation from the crowd.
He had the best scoring night of his playoff career, and provided a massive response to his lackluster Game 1.
Brunson scoops up a rebound, races to the other end and banks in an easy layup off the glass.
The lead is now 17, and surely, there's not going to be a repeat of last time.
It looks like the Knicks are two wins away from the NBA Finals.
Jarrett Allen misses the floater, Jalen Brunson grabs the rebound, goes coast to coast for the easy layup on Donovan Mitchell, putting the Knicks up 17, with 3 minutes remaining in regulation (with a replay)
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) May 22, 2026
THE KNICKS WILL GO UP 2-0 pic.twitter.com/pnBViKcCpK
Well, the Knicks did get into the bonus, but the Cavs are not making them pay at the line.
Mobley misses a pair and they're now at just 67 percent from the line on the game - and running out of time with New York up 14.
The Cavs got within striking distance, but Bridges - who's had another great game - punishes a poor rotation from Cleveland with a wide open corner three.
Atkinson whistles for another timeout, and Cleveland are running out of time to turn this one around with just 6:11 left.
BRIDGES IN THE CORNER 3️⃣
— Knicks HQ (@NYKnicksHQ_) May 22, 2026
17 points l 3 rebounds l 3 assists pic.twitter.com/onPHvyEoop
