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Knicks' Historic Win Against Cavaliers Came With Major Officiating Mistakes

The New York Knicks took a 1-0 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, staging a historic comeback in Game 1 to secure a 115-104 victory.

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.

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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.

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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.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20

How Knicks’ miraculous 22-point Game 1 comeback sets stage for domination of Cavs

The New York Knicks made history with a 22-point comeback win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. That blowout win secured the Knicks a 1-0 series advantage.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20

Knicks' only injury concern is to head coach Mike Brown

The Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers both have clear injury reports for Game 2, aside from the coach's ailment.

Count the dribbles: Knicks HC Mike Brown explains defensive strategy on James Harden

James Harden, Cavaliers on wrong side of NBA history after Knicks' Game 1 comeback

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

Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record

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New York Knicks News / Bleacher Report / May 20

Watch: Marbury got a little too hyped

Mikal Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20

Mikal Bridges’ ‘kill list’ is why the Knicks risked their future to get him

Mikal Bridges’ second regular season as a member of the New York Knicks was turbulent. While the wing himself remained soft-spoken, perhaps even moreso than his first year with the team, he was also benched down the stretch of several close games.

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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.

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 20

Knicks Are Stuck With Mitchell Robinson Despite Broken FT Promise

Tuesday night saw a familiar sight play out for the Knicks: an opponent putting Mitchell Robinson on the free throw line, and him missing his shots more than making them.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20

James Harden, Cavs on wrong side of history after Knicks' comeback

James Harden, Cavaliers on wrong side of NBA history after Knicks' Game 1 comeback

Cavaliers star James Harden didn't have a good night with the Cavs.

Cavaliers have reportedly already made decision on James Harden

Video shows how pathetic James Harden’s defense was in Game 1 collapse

Marcus Morris weighs in on Cavs’ Game 1 meltdown: ‘Lack of leadership’

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

Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record

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Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20

Why Knicks’ Josh Hart ‘doesn’t have an ego’ over Game 1 playing time vs. Cavs

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart downplayed his frustration with playing time in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavs. Hart sat in overtime of the Knicks’ 115-104 win against the Cavs, taking a 1-0 lead in New York’s best-of-7 series.

Charles Barkley News / Hoops Wire / May 20

Charles Barkley blasts Cavs for ‘choke job’ vs. Knicks

Charles Barkley didn’t dance around it. Not even a little. But that’s the Barkley way, right? After the Cavaliers blew a 22-point fourth-quarter lead in a stunning 115-104 overtime loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Barkley unloaded on Cleveland during ESPN’s Inside the NBA coverage.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2 – 2026 NBA ECF: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 21)

The New York Knicks found themselves in a massive hole during the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals. After sitting out for over a week following their second-round sweep, New York fell behind by 22 points late in the fourth quarter.

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Knicks HC Mike Brown explains James Harden defensive strategy

Count the dribbles: Knicks HC Mike Brown explains defensive strategy on James Harden

Mike Brown got plenty of experience going up against James Harden in the playoffs as a Golden State Warriors assistant. That informed how Brown's New York Knicks defended — and exhausted — Harden in their Game 1 win.

Knicks' only injury concern is to Brown

Stunning Knicks comeback is mirror image of last year's Game 1 disaster

Unlucky bounce dooms Cavaliers in ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks

What Jalen Brunson said to Knicks ahead of epic ECF comeback win

Harden had the lamest comment about getting torched by Brunson

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.

Landry Shamet News / NBA Analysis Network / May 20

Landry Shamet gave the New York Knicks a real conference finals bench weapon

Jalen Brunson took center stage in Game 1, but the Knicks would not have completed that comeback without Mike Brown’s decision to trust Landry Shamet when the game needed a steady hand on both ends of the floor.

OG Anunoby News / New York Knicks on SI / May 20

Knicks Can Let Go of OG Anunoby Fears After His Finish to Game 1

Tuesday was a bit of a roller-coaster for Knicks forward OG Anunoby. He began the day as probable to make his return from a hamstring injury, but ultimately was a true game-time decision, which created some concerns that he's not 100%.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / May 20

Police Snatches Camera From Local Reporter During Wild Celebrations on New York Streets

The police already had to deal with Jersey burning, a fan climbing a billboard, and multiple arrests for disorderly conduct. All this is transpiring as the New York Knicks are on their path to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.