New York comes back from 22 down in fourth to take Game 1 in OT behind 38 from Brunson
The New York Knicks staged a remarkable comeback to win Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime. After trailing by 22 points in the fourth quarter, the Knicks outscored the Cavaliers 44-11 to secure a 115-104 victory. Jalen Brunson played a pivotal role, scoring 38 points and leading the team to victory.
- ▪The Knicks were down by 22 points with 7:52 left in the fourth quarter.
- ▪Jalen Brunson scored 17 points in the final stretch, shooting 8-of-10.
- ▪Cleveland struggled offensively, shooting only 22.2% in the fourth quarter.
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