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SpursNew York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Feb 24, 2026
Knicks vs Cavaliers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 109-94 on February 24, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 26 | 28 | 11 | 29 | 94 |
| Cavaliers | 35 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 109 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 20 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 16 REB Mitchell Robinson
- 5 AST Josh Hart
Cavaliers
- 23 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 10 REB Jarrett Allen
- 5 AST Dennis Schröder
Knicks vs Cavaliers Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby F | 34 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-9 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 36 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6-19 | 3-7 | 5-7 | -20 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 29 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5-5 | 1-1 | 3-4 | -9 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 31 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6-17 | 1-3 | 5-6 | -11 |
| Josh Hart G | 26 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-11 | 2-8 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Mohamed Diawara F | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 21 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Landry Shamet G | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -22 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 19 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 1-4 | -4 |
| Dillon Jones F | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Jeremy Sochan F | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen C | 28 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7-8 | 0-0 | 5-7 | +11 |
| Dean Wade FC | 24 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4-9 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 31 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5-18 | 2-8 | 11-14 | +21 |
| James Harden G | 32 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8-18 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Evan Mobley F | 24 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-1 | 3-6 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dennis Schröder G | 21 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Keon Ellis G | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Sam Merrill G | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-4 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Craig Porter G | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 26 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-10 | 1-4 | 1-1 | +13 |
| Darius Brown II G | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
Knicks vs Cavaliers Recap
Cleveland's third quarter defense powered the Cavaliers past the Knicks 109-94, extending their grip on a tight Eastern Conference race. The teams entered halftime separated by 6 points, but the decisive stretch came after the break.
The Cavaliers outscored New York 23-11 in the third quarter to build an 18-point lead after three quarters. Cleveland's defense forced 16 turnovers while committing only 11. The Knicks shot 35 of 86 from the field, while the Cavaliers made 37 of 87.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 23 points. Jalen Brunson paced New York with 20 points, and Mitchell Robinson grabbed 16 rebounds for the Knicks. Both teams finished with 23 assists, but the Cavaliers' efficiency at the free throw line proved decisive: they made 22 of 30 compared to New York's 14 of 21.
The number to know: 11. Cleveland's turnover total was 5 fewer than New York's, a decisive advantage that opened space for scoring runs.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 35-86 | Field Goals | 37-87 |
| 40.7% | FG % | 42.5% |
| 10-37 | 3-Pointers | 13-35 |
| 27.0% | 3P % | 37.1% |
| 14-21 | Free Throws | 22-30 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 73.3% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 23 | Assists | 23 |
| 7 | Steals | 11 |
| 8 | Blocks | 6 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 22 | Fouls | 18 |
| 2 | Biggest Lead | 20 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 46.5% | 14.4% | 26.2% | 0.163 |
 Cavaliers | 50.0% | 9.9% | 28.3% | 0.253 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, February 24, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- W @ Bulls 105-99 Feb 22, 2026
- W vs Rockets 108-106 Feb 21, 2026
- L vs Pistons 111-126 Feb 19, 2026
- W @ 76ers 138-89 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Pacers 134-137 Feb 10, 2026
Cavaliers last 5
- L @ Thunder 113-121 Feb 22, 2026
- W @ Hornets 118-113 Feb 20, 2026
- W vs Nets 112-84 Feb 19, 2026
- W vs Wizards 138-113 Feb 11, 2026
- W @ Nuggets 119-117 Feb 9, 2026
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
- Dec 25, 2025 Cavaliers @ Knicks 124-126
More NBA Games on Feb 24, 2026
- Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1135
Indiana Pacers2-2114Top: Maxey 32 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-298
Atlanta Hawks2-2119Top: Kuminga 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2123
Brooklyn Nets0-3114Top: Jr. 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0116
Toronto Raptors2-1107Top: Wallace 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4117
Milwaukee Bucks1-3128Top: Porter 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1131
Chicago Bulls1-399Top: Buzelis 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3109
New Orleans Pelicans0-3113Top: Melton 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics2-197
Phoenix Suns1-281Top: White 22 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1124
Portland Trail Blazers2-0121Top: Edwards 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2110
Los Angeles Lakers3-0109Top: Banchero 36 PTS, 10 REBBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Knicks vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Cavaliers on Feb 24, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 109-94 on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 23 points.
What are the Knicks and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Knicks were 37-22 and the Cavaliers were 37-22 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Cavaliers?
Jalen Brunson scored 20 for the Knicks. Donovan Mitchell scored 23 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Knicks vs Cavaliers season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season. In the playoffs the Knicks won the series 4-0.
Who won the last Knicks vs Cavaliers game?
The Knicks beat the Cavaliers 130-93 on May 25, 2026 on the road.
Where was Knicks vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Cavaliers?
Knicks-Cavaliers: Q1 26-35, Q2 28-25, Q3 11-23, Q4 29-26.
What is next for the Knicks and Cavaliers?
Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.