The Cleveland Cavaliers try to shake off a Game 1 loss and even up the series with the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Mike Brown's team took a 115-104 win in overtime on Tuesday. Jalen Brunson had 38 points for the Knicks. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 29.
New York has rolled through the playoffs and continued to flex their strength. One key stat is the Knicks are 9-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Cavaliers need Mitchell to be on top of his game again. He averages 27.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game this season.
Tip-off from Madison Square Garden will be at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Tip-off: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
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