Jalen Brunson Scores 31 to Power Knicks Past Cavs 109-97 in Rematch of Last Year's Eastern Finalists
Jalen Brunson added nine assists and scored 18 straight in the second quarter as New York held off Cleveland’s comeback.
- On Saturday night, the New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97 in a rematch between last year's Eastern Conference finalists.
- This game marked the first meeting since the Knicks swept the Cavaliers in last season's playoffs at Rocket Arena, where they won by 37 points in Game 4.
- Jalen Brunson scored 31 points with nine assists, including 18 straight in the second quarter, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 points to lead the defending champions.
- While Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 37 points, the Cavaliers fell to 5 wins and 5 losses, playing without injured center Jarrett Allen and other key contributors.
- The Knicks will host Milwaukee on Tuesday, while the Cavaliers travel to face Charlotte on Monday to continue their respective seasons.
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New York beat Cleveland 109-97 in an intense duel, highlighting Brunson with 31 points and Towns with 29.The Knicks resisted final pressure.Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 37 points, 21 in the last quarter.It was the first clash between the two after the New York sweep in the previous finals.
Jalen Brunson heats up in second quarter, Knicks take down Cavaliers
Jalen Brunson collected 31 points and nine assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns had 29 points and 13 rebounds as the visiting New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97 on Saturday night.Brunson scored 18 straight New York points in the second quar...
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Jalen Brunson scores 31 to power Knicks past Cavs 109-97 in rematch of last year's Eastern finalists
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 and the New York Knicks made big plays when they needed them in a 109-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a rematch between last year’s Eastern Conference finalists. Brunson scored…
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