Cavs will try to become first team to overcome 3-0 deficit in NBA history
The Cleveland Cavaliers are attempting to become the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 playoff deficit. They lost Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the New York Knicks, putting them in a challenging position. Historically, no team has ever come back from such a deficit in the playoffs.
- ▪The Cavaliers are currently down 0-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks.
- ▪In NBA history, 161 teams have faced a 0-3 deficit, and none have come back to win the series.
- ▪Donovan Mitchell expressed frustration during the Game 3 loss, indicating the team's struggles.
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