Knicks vs. Cavaliers final score, results: Knicks lead 3-0 after Brunson’s 30-point game
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The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3. The Knicks take a 3-0 lead in the series and this win marks their 10th straight victory in the series.
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Cleveland now faces a must-win situation. Game 4 in Cleveland will be a potential shutout game for the Knicks. If the Knicks win Monday night or win the series in any number of games, it will be the Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years.
This win tonight also marks the first time in franchise history that the Knicks have held a 3-0 lead in multiple playoff series in the same season.
Cleveland tied the game at the four-minute mark of the second quarter. In short, the Cavs have never been in this game. This series is a matter of conflicting ideas. The Knicks are the hottest team in the playoffs, scoring at will and constantly pushing the tempo. Cleveland on the other hand is not shooting well (29% from three and 63% from the free throw line tonight) and looks tired.
While Donovan Mitchell and James Harden had moments tonight, the offensive production and efficiency from their star backcourt wasn’t good enough to hang with the Knicks. Mitchell and Harden combined for 42 points and 9 assists. In the last two series (DET and NYK) Cleveland is winless without Mitchell and Harden scoring 50+ points.
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A potential Game 4 sweep of the Knicks will take place on Monday night. That game will tip off at 8pm EST and be broadcast on ESPN.
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Final Game Team Statistics
|
NYK |
CLE |
|
|---|---|---|
|
FG |
43-77 |
42-84 |
|
Field Goal % |
56 |
50 |
|
3PT |
11-28 |
12-41 |
|
three points % |
39 |
29 |
|
FT |
24-27 |
12-19 |
|
Free Dump % |
89 |
63 |
|
Rebounds |
37 |
34 |
|
Offensive Rebounds |
8 |
9 |
|
Defensive Rebounds |
29 |
25 |
|
It helps |
27 |
22 |
|
He steals |
10 |
7 |
|
Blocks |
4 |
1 |
|
Total Amount Changed |
14 |
17 |
|
Points Dropped Turnovers |
19 |
19 |
|
Fast Break Points |
17 |
4 |
|
Points in Paint |
42 |
46 |
|
Mistakes |
19 |
22 |
|
Technical Errors |
0 |
0 |
|
Blatant Mistakes |
1 |
0 |
|
Major Leads |
17 |
0 |
|
Percent Led |
96 |
0 |
The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3.
4th quarter-0:25: Jalen Brunson hits two late free throws to close out the game.
4th Quarter-1:04: Max Strus hits a 25-foot three-point shot and is fouled on the play. One minute left. Officials are reviewing the error to see if it escalates. Josh Hart was assessed a 1-pointer for not allowing Strus to land safely (defensive coverage). The Strus hit more free throws.
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4th quarter-2:13: Since Mitchell’s three-pointer, both teams have traded two-pointers in the last three minutes. The Knicks lead is +16.
4th Quarter-4:57: OG Anunoby and Donovan Mitchell traded three pointers, but the lead was +14 with less than five minutes left. Officials timed out as Max Strus discovered he was bleeding.
4th quarter-7:43: Max Strus hits a 26-foot three-point shot. Despite CLE’s improved three-point shooting, they failed to get closer than 10 from midway through the third quarter.
4th quarter-8:55: Jalen Brunson drives the perimeter and finds Landry Shamet open in the corner who hits a 26-foot three-point shot just before the shot clock expires.
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4th quarter-9:49: Towns called the kickball violation. Sam Merrill hits a 25-foot three-point shot to cut the Knicks lead to ten.
4th Quarter-10:19: Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges combined for five points to start the fourth quarter. The Knicks extended their lead to 14. The Cavs called the end of the first two minutes of the quarter.
*CLE shot 8-for-30 from three.
The New York Knicks lead the Cleveland Cavaliers 91-82 after three quarters
3rd quarter-0:54: James Harden goes with Brunson in the paint, makes three different moves and scores in the bucket. Brunson fouled Harden in the game. Harden makes more free throws.
3rd Quarter-1:39: Sam Merrill made a 25-foot bank shot to break the Knicks’ run. The Knicks are up by 10.
3rd Quarter-3:41: Jalen Brunson and OG Annoby lead the Knicks 8-1. It’s up now at 13.
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3rd Quarter-5:02: Jalen Brunson took his dribble and Sam Merrill forced a turnover. CLE could not convert in the other direction. The end result of OG Anunoby dunking on the Knicks end. It goes up by seven.
3rd quarter-5:39: Max Strus hits a 22-foot three-point shot to get back to within 6.
3rd Quarter-7:29: Mikal Bridges made two point blank shots on consecutive possessions.
3rd quarter-9:05: Both teams traded threes and twos in the first four possessions to start the second half. The Knicks are still ahead by six.
1st Team Statistics
|
NYK |
CLE |
|
|---|---|---|
|
FG |
21-37 |
22-41 |
|
Field Goal % |
57 |
54 |
|
3PT |
5-13 |
4-19 |
|
three points % |
38 |
21 |
|
FT |
13-14 |
6-11 |
|
Free Dump % |
93 |
55 |
|
Rebounds |
16 |
18 |
|
Offensive Rebounds |
3 |
5 |
|
Defensive Rebounds |
13 |
13 |
|
It helps |
13 |
8 |
|
He steals |
4 |
3 |
|
Blocks |
2 |
0 |
|
Total Amount Changed |
8 |
9 |
|
Points Dropped Turnovers |
9 |
10 |
|
Fast Break Points |
11 |
0 |
|
Points in Paint |
18 |
28 |
|
Mistakes |
11 |
11 |
|
Technical Errors |
0 |
0 |
|
Blatant Mistakes |
0 |
0 |
|
Major Leads |
10 |
0 |
|
Percent Led |
92 |
0 |
The New York Knicks lead the Cleveland Cavaliers 60-54 at halftime
2nd quarter-0:30: Donovan Mitchell made a 25-foot three-point shot to close the half.
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2nd Quarter-0:38: The Knicks have gone 8-0 since Hart’s pick.
2nd quarter-2:51: Donovan Mitchell runs from the top of the key, but Josh Hart lays the ball straight to Towns who passes the ball to Hart, who finishes at the other end with a near miss.
2nd quarter-4:04: Jalen Brunson gets a rebound from Evan Mobley’s miss in the paint and continues to push Tyus Edny like a coast-to-coast sprint and finish at the other end without a hitch.
2nd quarter-5:40: CLE is 9-5 in races and has drawn twice.
2nd quarter-7:04: James Harden made a two-point shot near Anunoby to give CLE their first lead of the game.
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2nd quarter-7:31: After a near turnover, Jaylon Tyson made a layup but was body checked by Mitchell Robinson. Tyson made more free throws.
2nd quarter-9:41: Jose Alvarado was called for a foul. That foul put CLE in the bonus with nine minutes to go.
2nd quarter-10:39: After a sloppy start to the second quarter, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley made two close shots. The lead was down to six.
The New York Knicks lead the Cleveland Cavaliers 37-27 after the first quarter
First quarter-0:49: Both teams went 0-for-3 on three-point attempts until Dennis Schroder broke that streak by hitting a 25-foot three.
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First quarter-3:46: Following a missed challenge, Karl Anthony Towns made two consecutive shots in the paint to extend the Knicks’ lead.
First quarter-4:51: Karl Anthony Towns was called upon to score on defense. The Knicks challenged that call. The call was accepted; The Knicks lost their momentum and couldn’t challenge for the rest of the game.
First quarter-5:57: Karl Anthony Towns remains aggressive and foul-mouthed and has made four free throws in two straight for the Knicks.
First quarter-7:05: The Cavs are up and close, but the Knicks get a series of midrange jump shots from Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby to preserve their three-point lead.
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First quarter-9:15: After the first layup by the Cavs, they pulled within 2 and looked back at Jarrett Allen’s points in the paint (layup, dunk).
First quarter-10:06: The Knicks jumped out to a quick 9-1 run. Including Karl Anthony Town three points to start the game.
