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ClippersNew York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers: May 23, 2026
Knicks vs Cavaliers final: the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 on May 23, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 37 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 121 |
| Cavaliers | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 108 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 30 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 9 REB Josh Hart
- 7 AST Karl-Anthony Towns
Cavaliers
- 24 PTS Evan Mobley
- 7 REB Jarrett Allen
- 6 AST Max Strus
Knicks vs Cavaliers Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson G | 41 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10-19 | 0-4 | 10-12 | +15 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 36 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-3 | 4-4 | +23 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 39 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11-15 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +19 |
| OG Anunoby F | 30 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 3-4 | 6-6 | +11 |
| Josh Hart G | 34 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5-12 | 2-7 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Clarkson G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Landry Shamet G | 27 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-5 | 4-5 | 2-3 | +5 |
| Miles McBride G | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen C | 35 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-9 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -14 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 38 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9-21 | 3-10 | 2-6 | -22 |
| Evan Mobley F | 35 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10-18 | 1-6 | 3-4 | -21 |
| Dean Wade FC | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| James Harden G | 40 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8-15 | 1-7 | 2-3 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Max Strus GF | 31 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-12 | 4-11 | 1-1 | -3 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 1-1 | +3 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Sam Merrill G | 23 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -1 |
Knicks vs Cavaliers Recap
The Knicks beat the Cavaliers 121-108 by outscoring them 37-27 in the first quarter and never giving that lead back. New York now leads the Eastern Conference finals 3-0.
Cleveland won the second quarter 27-23 and trimmed the gap to a 6-point deficit at halftime, Knicks 60-54. The Knicks answered with a 31-28 third quarter and led 91-82 after three. They made 43 of 77 shots against 42 of 84 for Cleveland, and they hit 24 of 27 free throws to the Cavaliers' 12 of 19.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 7 assists. Evan Mobley answered for Cleveland with 24 points, while Jarrett Allen grabbed 7 rebounds. The Cavaliers turned the ball over 17 times to 14 for New York.
The number to know: 12 of 19. Cleveland's free throw shooting left points at the line in a game it lost by 13.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 43-77 | Field Goals | 42-84 |
| 55.8% | FG % | 50.0% |
| 11-28 | 3-Pointers | 12-41 |
| 39.3% | 3P % | 29.3% |
| 24-27 | Free Throws | 12-19 |
| 88.9% | FT % | 63.2% |
| 37 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 27 | Assists | 22 |
| 11 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 1 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 19 | Fouls | 22 |
| 17 | Biggest Lead | 0 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 63.0% | 13.6% | 24.2% | 0.312 |
 Cavaliers | 57.1% | 15.5% | 23.7% | 0.143 |
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
- Saturday, May 23, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- National TVLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs
Knicks vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- W vs Cavaliers 109-93 May 21, 2026
- W vs Cavaliers 115-104 May 19, 2026
- W @ 76ers 144-114 May 10, 2026
- W @ 76ers 108-94 May 8, 2026
- W vs 76ers 108-102 May 6, 2026
Cavaliers last 5
- L @ Knicks 93-109 May 21, 2026
- L @ Knicks 104-115 May 19, 2026
- W @ Pistons 125-94 May 17, 2026
- L vs Pistons 94-115 May 15, 2026
- W @ Pistons 117-113 May 13, 2026
Previous meetings
- May 25, 2026 Knicks @ Cavaliers 130-93
- May 21, 2026 Cavaliers @ Knicks 93-109
- May 19, 2026 Cavaliers @ Knicks 104-115
- Feb 24, 2026 Knicks @ Cavaliers 94-109
- Dec 25, 2025 Cavaliers @ Knicks 124-126
That covers Knicks vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks visit the Bulls Oct 28; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Knicks vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Cavaliers on May 23, 2026?
The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points.
What are the Knicks and Cavaliers playoff records?
After this game the Knicks were 11-2 and the Cavaliers were 8-9 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Cavaliers?
Jalen Brunson scored 30 for the Knicks. Evan Mobley scored 24 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Knicks vs Cavaliers season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season. In the playoffs the Knicks won the series 3-0.
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 37-27, Q2 23-27, Q3 31-28, Q4 30-26.
What is next for the Knicks and Cavaliers?
Knicks visit the Bulls on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.