Knicks build 2-0 lead after decisive Game 2 win
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Cleveland — The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, taking a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Josh Hart led New York with a playoff-career-high 26 points, and the Knicks opened an 18-0 run early in the third quarter to create separation.
New York travels to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday with momentum and two wins away from an NBA Finals berth; Cleveland, which holds a 6-1 home playoff record, must correct poor bench three-point shooting (1-for-15) and missed free throws (10 missed) to avoid falling into a deeper series deficit.
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Timeline
- 1. Cleveland advanced through earlier rounds, overcoming deficits to reach the conference finals.
- 2. Knicks won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden.
- 3. Knicks beat Cavaliers 109-93 in Game 2 on Thursday; Josh Hart scored 26.
- 4. NBA announced OG Anunoby made the All-Defensive second team the following Friday night.
- 5. Series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday (Sunday, Singapore time).
Why it matters
If you're a Knicks fan, this is a thrilling time. The team is two wins away from the NBA Finals. But it's not over yet. The Cavaliers have a strong home playoff record. Game 3 on Saturday could be a turning point.
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