'That as a choke job,' Charles Barkley says of Cavs Game 1 loss vs Knicks
The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a significant loss in Game 1 against the New York Knicks after leading by 22 points. ESPN analyst Charles Barkley criticized the team's performance, labeling it a 'choke job.' The Knicks capitalized on the Cavaliers' mistakes, closing the game with an impressive 18-1 run to win 115-104.
- ▪The Cavaliers blew a 22-point lead in Game 1 against the Knicks.
- ▪Charles Barkley described the loss as a 'choke job' on ESPN.
- ▪The Knicks won the game 115-104 after forcing overtime.
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