Knicks cruise to Game 2 victory over Cavaliers for commanding Eastern Conference finals lead
The New York Knicks secured a decisive 109-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. This win gives the Knicks a commanding 2-0 series lead as they head to Cleveland for the next game. Josh Hart notably bounced back from a previous benching, contributing significantly with 26 points and seven assists.
- ▪The Knicks won Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cavaliers.
- ▪Josh Hart had a standout performance with 26 points and seven assists.
- ▪The series now moves to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday.
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks cruise to Game 2 victory over Cavaliers for commanding Eastern Conference finals lead By Andrew Battifarano Published May 21, 2026, 10:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google There was no need for a comeback this time. The Knicks made sure they had this one before that became necessary. New York rolled to a relatively easy 109-93 Game 2 Eastern Conference finals victory over the Cavaliers on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks guard Josh Hart goes up for a shot in the second quarter of Game 2 on May 21, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns drives to the basket as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade gives chase.
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