The Knicks looked doomed in Game 1, and then Jalen Brunson worked a miracle
The New York Knicks staged a remarkable comeback in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After trailing by 22 points in the fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to outscore the Cavaliers 44-11, securing a 115-104 victory. This win marks a significant moment in the playoffs for the Knicks, who had previously swept the 76ers.
- ▪The Knicks were trailing by 22 points with 7:40 left in the fourth quarter.
- ▪They outscored the Cavaliers 44-11 in the final minutes and overtime.
- ▪The victory gives the Knicks an early lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
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beyond the back page The Knicks looked doomed in Game 1, and then Jalen Brunson worked a miracle By Bridget Reilly Published May 20, 2026, 7:40 a.m. ET Jalen Brunson celebrates during the Knicks' fourth-quarter comeback in Game 1 against the Cavaliers on May 19, 2026. Brad Penner-Imagn Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Everything the Knicks touched turned to gold before Tuesday night. Prior to their nine-day break since sweeping the 76ers, the Knicks looked unstoppable in these playoffs and appeared to be peaking at the perfect time. That dominance sputtered out early in Game 1. Rust was everywhere on the Madison Square Garden floor.
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