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ClippersNew York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers: May 25, 2026
Knicks vs Cavaliers final: the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 on May 25, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 38 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 130 |
| Cavaliers | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 93 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 19 PTS Karl-Anthony Towns
- 14 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 6 AST Josh Hart
Cavaliers
- 31 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 7 REB Evan Mobley
- 4 AST Evan Mobley
Knicks vs Cavaliers Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson G | 30 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-14 | 2-5 | 1-2 | +16 |
| Josh Hart G | 23 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 1-2 | +20 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 25 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8-11 | 3-3 | 0-0 | +25 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 30 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-16 | 1-8 | 6-6 | +10 |
| OG Anunoby F | 27 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-13 | 1-5 | 4-4 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 17 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 0-2 | +14 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Pacome Dadiet F | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Landry Shamet G | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-6 | 4-4 | 2-2 | +28 |
| Miles McBride G | 16 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +25 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +21 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen C | 25 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -22 |
| James Harden G | 32 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2-8 | 0-6 | 8-9 | -19 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 31 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9-18 | 5-9 | 8-10 | -23 |
| Max Strus GF | 21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Evan Mobley F | 33 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7-15 | 1-4 | 0-1 | -30 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dean Wade FC | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Sam Merrill G | 17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -13 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 8 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Craig Porter G | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Keon Ellis G | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -20 |
Knicks vs Cavaliers Recap
The Knicks beat the Cavaliers 130-93 to sweep the Eastern conference finals, building the margin through all four quarters. New York won the series 4-0.
A 38-26 first quarter set the pace. The Knicks led 68-49 at halftime and 98-71 after three quarters. They also won the glass, 60 rebounds to 33, which gave them extra possessions all game.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 19 points and 14 rebounds, and Josh Hart added 6 assists. Donovan Mitchell scored 31 for Cleveland, and Evan Mobley had 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Shooting separated the teams. The Knicks hit 48 of 98 from the field, while the Cavaliers made 32 of 77.
The number to know: 22 turnovers for Cleveland, against 13 for New York, which cost the Cavaliers possessions they could not afford to lose.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 48-98 | Field Goals | 32-77 |
| 49.0% | FG % | 41.6% |
| 19-43 | 3-Pointers | 11-40 |
| 44.2% | 3P % | 27.5% |
| 15-20 | Free Throws | 18-22 |
| 75.0% | FT % | 81.8% |
| 60 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 20 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 33 | Assists | 21 |
| 15 | Steals | 9 |
| 2 | Blocks | 4 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 22 |
| 20 | Fouls | 18 |
| 45 | Biggest Lead | 6 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 58.7% | 10.9% | 42.6% | 0.153 |
 Cavaliers | 48.7% | 20.2% | 13.0% | 0.234 |
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
- Monday, May 25, 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 @ Cavaliers 121-108 May 23, 2026
- 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
Cavaliers last 5
- L vs Knicks 108-121 May 23, 2026
- 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
Previous meetings
- 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
- 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 25, 2026?
The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 19 points.
What are the Knicks and Cavaliers playoff records?
After this game the Knicks were 12-2 and the Cavaliers were 8-10 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Cavaliers?
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 for the Knicks. Donovan Mitchell scored 31 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 121-108 on May 23, 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 38-26, Q2 30-23, Q3 30-22, Q4 32-22.
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.