New York takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Cleveland
The New York Knicks lead the Eastern Conference finals 1-0 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In their last matchup, the Knicks won 115-104 in overtime, with Jalen Brunson scoring 38 points. The next game is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT in New York.
- ▪The Knicks are currently 35-17 against Eastern Conference opponents.
- ▪Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.4 points over the last 10 games.
- ▪The Cavaliers rank seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 36.0% shooting percentage from 3-point range.
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