Brunson's 38 points gave the Knicks a 115-104 overtime victory over the Cavaliers.

May 20th - The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime. Brunson scored 38 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Bridges added 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Cavaliers, Mitchell led the way with 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Harden contributed 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Cavaliers built a double-digit lead. The Knicks, however, relied on Brunson's individual ability to narrow the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 25-16. In the second quarter, the Cavaliers briefly widened the gap again with Merrill and Strus from beyond the arc, but the Knicks, led by Brunson, stabilized the situation. At the end of the second quarter, the Cavaliers led 48-46.

After switching sides, the Cavaliers relied on Mitchell's consecutive scoring, while Mobley and Allen relentlessly attacked the paint, extending their lead to as much as 14 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers led 83-69 . In the final quarter, the Cavaliers once extended their lead to 21 points, but Brunson's consecutive drives and mid-range shots gradually narrowed the gap. Bridges then hit consecutive three-pointers, allowing the Knicks to tie the game in the final moments. The score was tied at 101 , sending the game into overtime.

In overtime, the Knicks relied on consecutive scores from Anunoby and Shamet, while Brunson's drives to the basket consistently drew fouls, completely halting the Cavaliers' offense. Anunoby's multiple free throws stabilized the situation. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 115-104 .

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 29 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Harden 15 points, 4 rebounds , 3 assists ; Mobley 15 points , 14 rebounds, 3 assists; Merrill 12 points , 1 rebound, 2 assists; Allen 10 points , 7 rebounds , 3 assists; Wade 10 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists; Strus 8 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Schroder 3 points , 5 assists; Ellis 2 points .

Knicks player statistics

Brunson 38 points , 5 rebounds , 6 assists; Bridges 18 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Anunoby 13 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Towns 13 points , 13 rebounds , 5 assists; Hart 13 points , 7 rebounds , 4 assists; Shamet 9 points, 1 rebound; Robinson 4 points, 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Alvarado 4 points, 1 rebound

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