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New York fans serenade Cavs with ‘Knicks in 4’ chants after Game 2

Nothing adds insult to a loss like the loud heckles of rowdy fans as the game clock ticks away. That is exactly what the Cleveland Cavaliers experienced in Game 2 against the New York Knicks on Thursday.

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Jalen Brunson Immediately Starts Trolling Josh Hart During Postgame Interview

The New York Knicks are having fun in the Conference Finals, to say the least. However, two usual suspects, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, are at the center of it. Following New York’s dominant 109-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, Brunson was asked about his confidence in Hart and their chemistry on the floor.

Josh Hart News / EssentiallySports / May 22

'Golden State Helped a Lot': Knicks HC Compares Josh Hart to 4x Warriors Champion After 26-Point Outburst vs. Cavs

The heart of the New York Knicks showed out on the stat sheet tonight, on why he is important. Josh Hart had a career playoff-high 26 points, and Madison Square Garden erupted with a standing ovation.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22

Knicks’ playoff dominance puts them among group of NBA champions

When the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after he led the franchise to its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in a quarter century, they put themselves directly under the microscope.

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The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

How many of the players to score 35 points, dish out five assists and haul in five rebounds in a Conference Final game at least once can you name in six minutes?

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New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / May 22

Karl-Anthony Towns Couldn’t Believe Josh Hart’s Wild Analytics Rant After Game 2 Win

Josh Hart did not like waiting for a whole week before the finals. Now we know why. Having guided his team to an emphatic victory, the 31-year-old star is currently in the spotlight.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22

Jalen Brunson reveals Knicks’ ‘advantage’ after taking 2-0 lead on Cavs

The New York Knicks are rolling. Their 109-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals marks their ninth consecutive victory in this year’s playoffs, dating back to Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals stone-cold mindset despite taking 2-0 lead on Cavs

The New York Knicks have to be feeling very giddy after taking a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Finals clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On Thursday night, the Knicks won in rather convincing fashion once more, as they outplayed the Cavs in the second half en route to a 109-93 victory.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22

Jose Alvarado’s Knicks leadership gets Game 2 shoutout from Mike Brown

The New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers after dominating Game 2, 109-93, at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

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The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 21

Josh Hart sounds off on monster Game 2 in Knicks’ blowout of Cavs

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart made the Cleveland Cavaliers pay for not respecting his outside shooting. Hart had a night to remember on Thursday, as he played a major role in the Knicks’ 109-93 win in Game 2 of their 2026 Eastern Conference Finals series over the Cavs at Madison Square Garden in New York.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 21

Knicks’ Mike Brown applauds Jalen Brunson’s Game 2 with MVP mic-drop

Jalen Brunson, after putting up 38 points in the New York Knicks’ epic comeback victory from 22 points down in the fourth quarter in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals, failed to put up an encore in Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Richard Jefferson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Richard Jefferson dropped a savage line during Knicks-Cavs Game 2

Richard Jefferson certainly does self-deprecating humor pretty well. The retired ex-NBA forward Jefferson was on the call Thursday for ESPN during Game 2 between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 22

Donovan Mitchell sends strong message to Knicks after Cavaliers' Game 2 loss

Mitchell is clearly sending a message to both the Knicks and his teammates.

Josh Hart goes off to help Knicks build off historic comeback in Game 2 win over Cavaliers

LeBron James' former teammate urges him to join Knicks or Cavaliers

The 'Yearly NBA Playoff PPG leaders' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / May 21

Knicks ride third-period explosion to 2-0 lead over Cavaliers

Josh Hart bounced back from a quiet series opener by scoring nine of the New York Knicks' 18 consecutive third-quarter points Thursday night, when the hosts took a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 22

New York Knicks roll past Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2

The New York Knicks spread the wealth amongst each other beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 and going up 2-0 in the ECF. While Jalen Brunson was the main reason for the Knicks win last game, his squad looked to prioritize getting everyone involved to begin the game.

Josh Hart News / Yardbarker / May 21

Josh Hart goes off in Game 2 win over Cavaliers

Josh Hart goes off to help Knicks build off historic comeback in Game 2 win over Cavaliers

Hart rose to the occasion and topped 20 points for the first time this postseason to help the Knicks put the Cavaliers in a hole they may not be able to recover from.

Donovan Mitchell sends strong message to Knicks after loss

Richard Jefferson dropped a savage line during Knicks-Cavs Game 2

Spurs could be without two key players in crucial Game 3

Thunder star is considered day-to-day with hamstring injury

The NBA will never be the same after Victor Wembanyama's masterpiece

Jaylen Brown is being linked to two teams in trade rumors

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21

LeBron James' former teammate urges him to join Knicks or Cavaliers

James wasn't playing in the NBA playoffs like a player who's ready to retire.

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Josh Hart News / New York Knicks on SI / May 21

The Knicks Have a Josh Hart 'Ghost Coverage' Dilemma

There were 7 minutes and 52 seconds left in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals and the New York Knicks were down 93-71. What happened next was one of the most illogical and improbable comebacks in playoff history.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 21

4 Things the Knicks Need to Do to Win Game 2

While Knicks fans ride the highs of what will likely be remembered as the greatest Knicks comeback of all-time, the coaches and players will be looking ahead at Game 2 knowing they need to play better.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 21

Josh Hart Might Get the Mikal Bridges Treatment by Knicks in Game 2

Knicks wing Josh Hart stuck out like a sore thumb Tuesday night. Although he did make some boxscore contributions, it was clear the team was worse off with him on the floor.

Mike Brown News / Hoops Wire / May 21

Mike Brown’s calf became unexpected casualty of Knicks comeback

The Knicks weren’t the only ones barely surviving the chaos at the end of Game 1. Apparently, coach Mike Brown almost didn’t either. Brown revealed Wednesday that he tweaked his calf during the frantic closing seconds of New York’s 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals opener at Madison Square Garden.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 21

Cavs at Knicks, Game 2: Preview, matchup, what to expect

The Cavaliers spent about 40 minutes looking like the better team in Game 1. Then the fourth quarter happened. What should have been a statement opener at Madison Square Garden turned into something else entirely.

Mike Brown News / Knicks X-Factor / May 20

Brown noise? ECF shouldn’t be do-or-die for Knicks coach

Forget another bid for Kidd. The New York Knicks ought to be down with Mike Brown. There was no elephant in the room, and it certainly wasn’t in North Texas either.

New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / May 20

Knicks hold momentum, but Cavs no stranger to playoff comebacks

The New York Knicks are no strangers to playing with plenty of momentum during the NBA playoffs. Nor are the Cleveland Cavaliers unfamiliar with climbing back from discouraging losses.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / AirJordanChronicles / May 20

Watch: Karl-Anthony Towns and Fiancee Jordyn Woods Share Postgame Embrace after Game 1 Win

When the final buzzer sounded at Madison Square Garden, Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t just celebrate with his teammates. He found Jordyn Woods, and the moment cameras caught, said everything about what this run means beyond basketball.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 20

Knicks Notes: Landry Shamet, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby

The Knicks don’t complete that ridiculous comeback Tuesday night without Landry Shamet. Simple as that. Shamet logged just 17 minutes in Game 1 against the Cavaliers, but 14 of them came during the fourth quarter and overtime, when everything flipped.