Brunson and the Knicks host Cleveland to begin Eastern Conference finals
The New York Knicks are set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. This matchup follows a regular season where the Knicks had a slight edge over the Cavaliers, winning two out of three games. Both teams have shown strong performances, with the Cavaliers leading in scoring and the Knicks excelling in close games.
- ▪The Knicks finished the regular season with a 53-29 record, while the Cavaliers were 52-30.
- ▪New York has a strong home record and is 35-17 against Eastern Conference opponents.
- ▪The Cavaliers are averaging 119.5 points per game, making them the second-highest scoring team in the Eastern Conference.
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