New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Dec 21, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
New York KnicksKnicks
0-3 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, December 21, 2026
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
1-1 · Home

Knicks vs Cavaliers tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Monday, December 21, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. Watch it on Peacock and NBCSN.

How to Watch Knicks vs Cavaliers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Monday, December 21, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Peacock and NBCSN
Stream
PeacockAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Jose AlvaradoKnicksGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Knicks

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Knicks vs Cavaliers Preview

The Knicks are 0-3 this season, while the Cavaliers are 1-1 this season.

The Knicks won last season's series 2-1. The Cavaliers rank 10th in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Brunson (22.7 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (27.0 points per game).

Knicks vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesKnicks 2-1Playoffs: Knicks 4-0

Previous meetings

Knicks vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Knicks 3 GPCavaliers 2 GP
101.7#30
Points per game
115.5#13
108.0#8
Opponent points
117.5#20
40.7%#30
Field goal %
47.6%#10
32.4%#18
Three-point %
34.3%#14
70.8%#28
Free throw %
75.8%#16
47.3#9
Rebounds
45.5#13
24.7#18
Assists
24.5#21
6.7#26
Steals
9.0#16
4.7#15
Blocks
8.5#1
14.7#10
Turnovers
22.0#29

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bulls1-22.0
12Knicks0-33.0
13Bucks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0

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This Knicks vs Cavaliers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Knicks host the Jazz Dec 23; Cavaliers visit the Wizards Dec 23.

Knicks vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Knicks vs Cavaliers start?

The New York Knicks play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, December 21, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Knicks vs Cavaliers on?

Knicks vs Cavaliers airs nationally on Peacock and NBCSN. Stream it on Peacock.

What are the Knicks and Cavaliers records?

Going into this game the Knicks were 0-3 and the Cavaliers were 1-1 this season.

Who is injured for Knicks vs Cavaliers?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Jose Alvarado (Knicks, day-to-day, ankle); Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, out, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Knicks vs Cavaliers go last season?

The Knicks won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26. 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 is Knicks vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Knicks vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Knicks and Cavaliers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Cavaliers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.