From The Sports Desk: Knicks beat down Cavs, pull within two wins of NBA finals
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93, taking a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. This victory brings the Knicks closer to their first NBA finals appearance since 1999. Josh Hart was the standout player, scoring 26 points and contributing significantly to the team's success.
- ▪The Knicks are now two wins away from the NBA finals after their victory over the Cavaliers.
- ▪Josh Hart led the Knicks with 26 points, seven assists, and four rebounds in Game 2.
- ▪Cleveland Cavaliers are facing an 0-2 deficit for the second consecutive series.
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NBAFrom The Sports Desk: Knicks beat down Cavs, pull within two wins of NBA finalsNew York won Game 2 of the East finals convincingly, and is getting closer to its first finals berth since 1999. Plus, today’s World Cup spotlight player is Haiti’s Duckens Nazon.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00New York Knicks guard Josh Hart drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen during the first quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.
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