What channel is Knicks vs. Cavs on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 1 of NBA Playoffs series
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. This marks the Cavaliers' first Conference Finals appearance without LeBron James since 1992. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and available for streaming on the ESPN app and DIRECTV.
- ▪The Cavaliers secured their spot in the Conference Finals after a win against Detroit.
- ▪This is the Knicks' second consecutive appearance in the Conference Finals, a feat they last achieved in 1999 and 2000.
- ▪Cleveland won their only matchup against New York after acquiring James Harden.
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