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Knicks rally from 22-point fourth-quarter deficit, stun Cavs in OT

  • On Tuesday, the New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, with Jalen Brunson scoring 38 points in the most dramatic postseason victory in franchise history.
  • After appearing sluggish for 40 minutes, the Knicks faced a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit with the Cavaliers leading 93-71 and just 7:52 remaining in regulation.
  • Brunson relentlessly attacked James Harden on switches, sparking an 18-1 run where he scored 11 consecutive points and tied the game at 101-all with 19 seconds remaining in regulation.
  • In overtime, the Knicks opened with a 9-0 run featuring a Landry Shamet three-pointer to seal the win, while Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledged, "Unfortunately, the fourth quarter — they dominated us."
  • Riding an eight-game winning streak, the Knicks hold a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and will host Game 2 on Thursday at Madison Square Garden.
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The Washington Post broke the news on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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