Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson's 38 Points, Decisive Closing Run Lift Knicks Past Cavaliers

New York beat Cleveland 115-104 in a game that needed an extra period, closing it out with a 26-10 run after leading 94-89 with 3:30 left. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 38 points and 6 assists, and Mikal Bridges added 18 on 7-of-11 shooting. New York dominated the paint 60-38 and shot 48% from the field compared to Cleveland's 40%. Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points for Cleveland, but the Cavaliers couldn't keep pace late.

Final score: Cleveland Cavaliers 104, New York Knicks 115. Primary win factor: Clutch Execution.