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Cavaliers vs Knicks final: the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 on October 22, 2025 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 23 | 27 | 37 | 24 | 111 |
| Knicks | 33 | 32 | 22 | 32 | 119 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 31 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 8 REB Evan Mobley
- 6 AST Lonzo Ball
Knicks
- 24 PTS OG Anunoby
- 14 REB OG Anunoby
- 6 AST Mikal Bridges
Cavaliers vs Knicks Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley F | 35 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8-18 | 4-8 | 2-5 | 0 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 20 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 35 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12-25 | 2-9 | 5-5 | -14 |
| Sam Merrill G | 28 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-11 | 5-10 | 2-2 | -1 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 28 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 2-4 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Lonzo Ball G | 23 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1-7 | 1-7 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Craig Porter G | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Larry Nance Jr. FC | 16 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Dean Wade FC | 28 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby F | 37 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9-17 | 4-9 | 2-4 | +10 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 31 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5-12 | 1-4 | 8-9 | +2 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 17 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 34 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-18 | 1-9 | 12-13 | +6 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 33 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6-11 | 1-3 | 3-3 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tyler Kolek G | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Trey Jemison C | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Landry Shamet G | 13 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 2-3 | 3-3 | -5 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Miles McBride G | 25 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-7 | 4-6 | 3-4 | +17 |
| Guerschon Yabusele F | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
Cavaliers vs Knicks Recap
The Knicks beat the Cavaliers after holding off a Cleveland rally that erased a 15-point halftime deficit. New York is 1-0 and Cleveland 0-1 after the regular-season opener.
A 33-23 first quarter and a 32-27 second gave the Knicks a 65-50 halftime lead. Cleveland won the third quarter 37-22 and the teams went to the fourth tied at 87-87. New York took the last period 32-24, and it out-rebounded Cleveland 48 to 32 and made 31 of 36 free throws.
Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points for Cleveland. OG Anunoby answered with 24 points and 14 rebounds for New York. The Cavaliers made 40 of 86 shots and the Knicks 37 of 86, so the free-throw line separated them. New York attempted 36 free throws to Cleveland's 18.
The number to know: 19 of 46 from three for Cleveland. The Cavaliers made five more threes than the Knicks, and it still left them eight points short.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| 40-86 | Field Goals | 37-86 |
| 46.5% | FG % | 43.0% |
| 19-46 | 3-Pointers | 14-40 |
| 41.3% | 3P % | 35.0% |
| 12-18 | Free Throws | 31-36 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 86.1% |
| 32 | Rebounds | 48 |
| 4 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 21 | Assists | 22 |
| 8 | Steals | 8 |
| 4 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 25 | Fouls | 23 |
| 5 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 57.6% | 13.8% | 9.3% | 0.140 |
 Knicks | 51.2% | 11.3% | 24.3% | 0.360 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Knicks Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, October 22, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Knicks MSG Network
- Arena
- Madison Square GardenNew York
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Knicks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
No games played yet.
Knicks last 5
No games played yet.
Previous meetings
- May 25, 2026 Knicks @ Cavaliers 130-93
- May 23, 2026 Knicks @ Cavaliers 121-108
- May 21, 2026 Cavaliers @ Knicks 93-109
- May 19, 2026 Cavaliers @ Knicks 104-115
- Feb 24, 2026 Knicks @ Cavaliers 94-109
More NBA Games on Oct 22, 2025
- Final
Miami Heat0-4121
Orlando Magic1-2125Top: Powell 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4117
Charlotte Hornets3-1136Top: Miller 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1117
Boston Celtics3-1116Top: Maxey 40 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1138
Atlanta Hawks2-2118Top: Barrett 25 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3122
Memphis Grizzlies4-0128Top: Morant 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2120
Milwaukee Bucks1-3133Top: Antetokounmpo 37 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-1111
Chicago Bulls1-3115Top: Vučević 28 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2108
Utah Jazz1-3129Top: Kessler 22 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs2-2125
Dallas Mavericks2-292Top: Wembanyama 40 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-4116
Phoenix Suns1-2120Top: Booker 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1118
Portland Trail Blazers3-0114Top: Edwards 41 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Knicks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Knicks visit the Bulls Oct 28.
Cavaliers vs Knicks FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Knicks on Oct 22, 2025?
The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York. OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 24 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Knicks records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 0-1 and the Knicks were 1-0 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Knicks?
Donovan Mitchell scored 31 for the Cavaliers. OG Anunoby scored 24 for the Knicks.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Knicks season series?
The regular-season series is tied 1-1 this season. In the playoffs the Knicks won the series 4-0.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Knicks game?
The Knicks beat the Cavaliers 130-93 on May 25, 2026 on the road.
Where was Cavaliers vs Knicks played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, the home arena of the New York Knicks.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Knicks?
Cavaliers-Knicks: Q1 23-33, Q2 27-32, Q3 37-22, Q4 24-32.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Knicks?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Knicks visit the Bulls on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.