Wizards103
Hornets110
Bulls99
Celtics134
Heat109
Suns114
Pacers102
Bucks110
Hawks110
Grizzlies110
Jazz105Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks: Dec 25, 2025
Cavaliers vs Knicks final: the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 on December 25, 2025 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 38 | 20 | 38 | 28 | 124 |
| Knicks | 23 | 37 | 24 | 42 | 126 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 34 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 9 REB Evan Mobley
- 10 AST Darius Garland
Knicks
- 34 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 14 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 9 AST Tyler Kolek
Cavaliers vs Knicks Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell G | 32 | 34 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12-25 | 4-9 | 6-6 | +2 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 23 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -3 |
| Darius Garland G | 36 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7-14 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 0 |
| Sam Merrill G | 29 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-11 | 2-8 | 1-2 | +3 |
| Dean Wade FC | 29 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 1-1 | -2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jaylon Tyson F | 20 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-11 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Lonzo Ball G | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Evan Mobley F | 25 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-8 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +4 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 27 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-3 | 5-6 | -7 |
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart G | 26 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 2-5 | 3-3 | -19 |
| OG Anunoby F | 33 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-4 | 1-1 | -3 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 36 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5-10 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 27 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-13 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +7 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 39 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10-25 | 6-12 | 8-10 | -17 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Clarkson G | 28 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9-17 | 5-10 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 16 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 24 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-9 | 4-5 | 2-2 | +24 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
Cavaliers vs Knicks Recap
The Knicks beat the Cavaliers 126-124 after outscoring Cleveland 42-28 in the fourth quarter. New York improved to 21-9, while the Cavaliers fell to 17-15.
Cleveland led 38-23 after the first quarter and 96-84 after three. The Cavaliers took the second quarter 20-37, so halftime stood at Knicks 60-58. The Knicks made 21 of 44 from three, against 15 of 34 for Cleveland.
Jalen Brunson scored 34 for New York, and Donovan Mitchell matched that total for the Cavaliers. Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 14 rebounds for the Knicks. Darius Garland had 10 assists for Cleveland. New York made 44 of 94 from the field, while Cleveland made 45 of 86, so the three-point line separated them.
The number to know: 13 turnovers for the Knicks against 14 for the Cavaliers, a gap of one possession that mattered in a two-point game.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| 45-86 | Field Goals | 44-94 |
| 52.3% | FG % | 46.8% |
| 15-34 | 3-Pointers | 21-44 |
| 44.1% | 3P % | 47.7% |
| 19-23 | Free Throws | 17-22 |
| 82.6% | FT % | 77.3% |
| 45 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 30 | Assists | 28 |
| 7 | Steals | 9 |
| 0 | Blocks | 4 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 22 | Fouls | 17 |
| 17 | Biggest Lead | 6 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 61.0% | 12.7% | 22.5% | 0.221 |
 Knicks | 58.0% | 11.1% | 25.0% | 0.181 |
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
- Thursday, December 25, 202512:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM 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
- W vs Pelicans 141-118 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Hornets 139-132 Dec 22, 2025
- L vs Bulls 125-136 Dec 19, 2025
- L @ Bulls 111-127 Dec 17, 2025
- L vs Hornets 111-119 Dec 14, 2025
Knicks last 5
- L @ Timberwolves 104-115 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Heat 132-125 Dec 21, 2025
- L vs 76ers 107-116 Dec 19, 2025
- W @ Pacers 114-113 Dec 18, 2025
- W vs Spurs 124-113 Dec 16, 2025
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 Dec 25, 2025
- Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2117
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0102Top: Fox 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2116
Golden State Warriors1-3126Top: Flagg 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0119
Los Angeles Lakers3-096Top: Thompson 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1138
Denver Nuggets1-2142Top: Jokić 56 PTS, 16 REB, 15 ASTBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Knicks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27.
Cavaliers vs Knicks FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Knicks on Dec 25, 2025?
The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 34 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Knicks records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 17-15 and the Knicks were 21-9 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Knicks?
Donovan Mitchell scored 34 for the Cavaliers. Jalen Brunson scored 34 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 38-23, Q2 20-37, Q3 38-24, Q4 28-42.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Knicks?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.