Second-half surge carries Knicks past Cavs for 2-0 NBA East lead
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Josh Hart led the Knicks with a playoff career-high of 26 points, while Jalen Brunson contributed 19 points and 14 assists. The series will continue with games three and four in Cleveland this weekend.
- ▪The Knicks used a strong third quarter to secure their victory.
- ▪Josh Hart scored a career playoff high of 26 points in the game.
- ▪The Knicks will play the next two games in Cleveland.
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