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NBA East Finals: Second-half surge carries New York Knicks past Cleveland Cavaliers for 2-0 lead
May 22, 2026
Sportstar

NBA East Finals: Second-half surge carries New York Knicks past Cleveland Cavaliers for 2-0 lead

The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA East Finals. Josh Hart led the Knicks with a career playoff high 26 points. The team had an "explosive third-quarter" to pull away. The series now heads to Cleveland.