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Dave Portnoy’s ‘pathetic’ reminder to New York Knicks backfires in close win vs. Cavaliers

Dave Portnoy’s ‘pathetic’ reminder to New York Knicks backfires in close win vs. Cavaliers

Dave Portnoy tried to get an early dig in at the New York Knicks, but Game 1 turned his post into perfect comeback material. The Knicks looked finished when Cleveland built a huge fourth-quarter lead at Madison Square Garden, and Portnoy leaned into the moment with a backhanded message to New York fans.

Jalen Brunson News / Total Apex Sports / May 20

New York Knicks Take Game 1 of ECF Behind the Brilliance of Jalen Brunson

Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night was one for the books! The Knicks

Victor Wembanyama News / EssentiallySports / May 20

Wild Chants Erupt Outside MSG as Knicks Nation Send Clear Message to Victor Wembanyama After Historic Comeback vs. Cavs

The hinges were off. The New York Knicks fan rose from the dead with every bucket Jalen Brunson expertly crafted in their 22-point comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / May 20
'It Was No Secret': Knicks HC Mike Brown Exposes James Harden as Cavs’ Weak Link Using Insights From Warriors-Era

'It Was No Secret': Knicks HC Mike Brown Exposes James Harden as Cavs’ Weak Link Using Insights From Warriors-Era

Since the New York Knicks went down by 22 with 7:40 left, they outscored the Cavs 44-11 at the end of regulation and in OT. Mike Brown saw the opportunity to exploit as ‘playoff’ James Harden, who was struggling once again.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Stephen A. Smith eviscerates James Harden in wild Jalen Brunson praise

Stephen A. Smith eviscerates James Harden in wild Jalen Brunson praise

The New York Knicks deserve all the credit in the world for locking in and turning it up in the fourth quarter after going down by 22 points, 93-71, with 7:45 to go in regulation in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Knicks’ OG Anunoby gives ‘amazing player’ Jalen Brunson props after Game 1 win

Knicks’ OG Anunoby gives ‘amazing player’ Jalen Brunson props after Game 1 win

The New York Knicks would not have even come close to making that epic Game 1 comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals if it weren’t for Jalen Brunson.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / May 20

'A Damn Choke Job': Charles Barkley, Magic Johnson and NBA World React to Cavs Blowing 22-Point Lead to Jalen Brunson’s Knicks

There was something in the air in New York tonight. The New York Knicks, propelled by an absolutely possessed Jalen Brunson, roared their way back from a 22-point deficit… in the fourth quarter.  The Garden turned from a silent gathering to as deafening as it’s ever been.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

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 20
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Mike Brown shout out ‘fantastic’ Game 1 hero Landry Shamet

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Mike Brown shout out ‘fantastic’ Game 1 hero Landry Shamet

The New York Knicks would not have even come close to mounting a comeback from 22 points down in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers if it weren’t for Jalen Brunson.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz
 The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz
The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz
 The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz
The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
 The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Knicks fans furious after refs miss Mike Brown’s last-second timeout in Game 1

Knicks fans furious after refs miss Mike Brown’s last-second timeout in Game 1

The New York Knicks needed an additional five minutes to pull off the memorable comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-104, and take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Knicks fans already demanding ‘We Want Wemby’ after Game 1 win over Cavs

Knicks fans already demanding ‘We Want Wemby’ after Game 1 win over Cavs

New York Knicks fans went through an absolutely wild rollercoaster of emotions on Tuesday night. It looked as though Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers was going to be a write off after they went down by 22 points, 93-71, with 7:45 remaining in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record

Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record

Adding more fodder to the belief that the Knicks are a team of destiny, New York won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in historic fashion.

Unlucky bounce: Sam Merrill's missed three dooms Cavaliers in ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks
Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't
Mike Breen had to cancel his ‘bang’ mid-call after Game 1 dagger rolls out
The '2025-26 points-leaders by NBA team' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Cavs doomed by unlucky bounce in ECF Game 1 collapse vs. Knicks

Unlucky bounce: Sam Merrill's missed three dooms Cavaliers in ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks

Talk about an unlucky miss for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill.  

Mike Breen had to cancel his 'bang' mid-call after Game 1 dagger rolls out
Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't
Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record
Kenny Atkinson gave the most bizarre comments after Cavaliers' choke job
Excited Magic Johnson compares Victor Wembanyama to Steph Curry
Spurs get encouraging update on De'Aaron Fox for Game 2
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't

Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't

Leading by double digits in Game 1, the Cleveland Cavaliers made the counterintuitive decision to start sending the New York Knicks to the foul line. Not just any Knick — 40.8 percent free-throw shooter Mitchell Robinson.

Mike Brown was surprised to learn something new about Donovan Mitchell
Excited Magic Johnson compares Victor Wembanyama to Steph Curry
Victor Wembanyama's clutch three set up by Thunder flop
Spurs get encouraging update on De'Aaron Fox for Game 2
The '2025-26 points-leaders by NBA team' quiz
Michael Wilbon News / Hoops Wire / May 19
Michael Wilbon calls Cavs-Knicks ‘junior varsity’ compared to Spurs-Thunder

Michael Wilbon calls Cavs-Knicks ‘junior varsity’ compared to Spurs-Thunder

ESPN’s Michael Wilbon heard all the hype around the upcoming Eastern Conference finals between the Cavaliers and Knicks. He’s not exactly buying it. Not after what the basketball world witnessed Monday night.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 19
‘Inside the NBA’ finally getting room to breathe during Knicks-Cavs series

‘Inside the NBA’ finally getting room to breathe during Knicks-Cavs series

Good news for fans of Inside the NBA. The gloves are apparently coming off a little. According to Front Office Sports, the popular studio show featuring

OG Anunoby News / NBA Analysis Network / May 19
O.G. Anunoby is expected back for Game 1 and that changes how the Knicks can defend Donovan Mitchell

O.G. Anunoby is expected back for Game 1 and that changes how the Knicks can defend Donovan Mitchell

The Knicks are set to open the Eastern Conference Finals with O.G. Anunoby expected to return to the lineup after missing the final two games of the Philadelphia series with a right hamstring strain.

New York Knicks News / HITC / May 19
Discover wild Knicks ticket prices for ECF at MSG

Discover wild Knicks ticket prices for ECF at MSG

The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, and the ticket market has already made the point before tip-off.

Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / May 19
Landry Shamet Isn't the Only Knick Who Will Be Fighting for ECF Playing Time

Landry Shamet Isn't the Only Knick Who Will Be Fighting for ECF Playing Time

With the Knicks finally playing basketball again, on-court hypotheticals carry more weight again. One of the hypotheticals the team must consider deeply is who among the reserves will play, especially if star OG Anunoby comes back in top form for Game 1.

New York Knicks News / HITC / May 19
Knicks aim to break historic curse in Eastern Conference Finals

Knicks aim to break historic curse in Eastern Conference Finals

The New York Knicks begin the Eastern Conference Finals tonight with a chance to move closer to ending one of the NBA’s longest waits. New York have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999, when their surprise postseason run ended against the San Antonio Spurs.

OG Anunoby News / Hoops Rumors / May 18
Knicks’ OG Anunoby Probable For Tuesday’s Game 1

Knicks’ OG Anunoby Probable For Tuesday’s Game 1

Knicks forward OG Anunoby (right hamstring strain) is officially considered probable to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, tweets Steve Popper of Newsday.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Knicks Notes: Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Brown, East finals

Knicks Notes: Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Brown, East finals

It didn’t look great early. Knicks forward Mikal Bridges struggled through the first three games against Atlanta and even had a scoreless outing in Game 3.

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 18
Knicks May Have Put a Huge Weakness to Rest Before Cavs Game 1

Knicks May Have Put a Huge Weakness to Rest Before Cavs Game 1

There will be plenty of attention on the Knicks' frontcourt in the conference finals as they take on the Cavaliers' elite big man duo. Winning in and around the paint will be crucial for New York, which means backup Mitchell Robinson will be in the spotlight.

Knicks Around the Web

Knicks rally from 22 points down in 4th quarter to stun Cavs in NBA East finals opener  ·  The42
Knicks flip script, attack Harden to spark rally  ·  ESPN
Knicks pull off epic Game 1 comeback over Cavaliers as Jalen Brunson turns James Harden into a red carpet  ·  CBSSports.com

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