Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtime
The New York Knicks made a remarkable comeback to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 38 points, helping the team overcome a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The Knicks will look to extend their series lead in Game Two on Thursday.
- ▪The Knicks trailed 93-71 with 7:52 left in regulation before rallying to win.
- ▪Jalen Brunson scored 38 points and was pivotal in the comeback effort.
- ▪The Knicks scored the first nine points in overtime to secure the victory.
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Sport|BasketballKnicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtimeJalen Brunson scores 38 points as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game One.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoJalen Brunson led the scoring for the New York Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden, on May 19, 2026 [Sarah Stier/Getty Images via AFP]By AFPPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026The New York Knicks, spurred by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.The Knicks looked done…
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