Knicks acknowledge Game 3 tall task given Cavaliers’ proven comeback success
The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for a crucial Game 3 against the New York Knicks after falling behind 0-2 in the series. Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and players like Donovan Mitchell express confidence in their ability to overcome adversity, citing past successes in similar situations. The Knicks, on a nine-game winning streak, are looking to secure a win to gain a significant advantage in the series.
- ▪The Cavaliers have previously overcome an 0-2 series deficit this postseason.
- ▪Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert emphasized the importance of believing in their comeback potential.
- ▪The Knicks are on a historic nine-game winning streak and are aiming for their first finals appearance this century.
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks acknowledge Game 3 tall task given Cavaliers’ proven comeback success By Jared Schwartz Published May 22, 2026, 10:02 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google CLEVELAND — The message came from the top and trickled down. The Cavaliers have been here before. They’ve already overcome an 0-2 series deficit this postseason. They’re steadfast that they can do it again. See Also New York Knicks Knicks’ one-for-all, all-for-one selflessness follows basketball’s oldest truth “OK Cavs fans, feel familiar? Clearly it’s not ideal, but we have done this twice already,” owner Dan Gilbert posted on X after the Knicks’ Game 2 win at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.
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