Knicks storm back to stun Cavaliers in East Finals opener
Alta Sports3 days ago · 393 views
By Rafael Bandayrel
The New York Knicks completed a stunning comeback to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-104, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday (PH time) at Madison Square Garden.
Cleveland appeared to be in full control after exploding in the third quarter and stretching the lead to as many as 22 points behind a huge effort from Donovan Mitchell.
However, the Knicks came roaring back in the fourth. New York erased the massive deficit and tied the game at 99 after a clutch triple from Landry Shamet.
James Harden briefly put Cleveland back ahead with a tough turnaround jumper, but Jalen Brunson answered with a clutch layup to tie the game at 101 and force overtime.
The extra period belonged entirely to New York as the Knicks opened with nine unanswered points while the Cavaliers ran out of steam.
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images
Brunson led the charge with 38 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Mikal Bridges added 18 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns posted a 13-point, 13-rebound double-double.
The Knicks now hold a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2 on Friday in New York.
All comments 22
PapaJun Domingo S. Santos III
The unthinkable just happened there. Fans didn't gave up until the last minute and the loudest noise from the fans catapulted their confidence and energy to fight and finish the game with so much energy., 💪🏻💪🏻3 days agoReply
0
Jordan Clarkson
Harden might have a nightmare tonight, as Brunson haunted him all night...3 days agoReply
0
Stephen B Smith
A wonderful comeback, perhaps the best comeback in history. Come on, Knicks!!3 days agoReply
0
Arjay Desalesa
2 days agoReply
0
Quirino Surigao
2 days agoReply
0abdul jabar
2 days agoReply
0abdul jabar
2 days agoReply
0abdul jabar
2 days agoReply
0abdul jabar
2 days agoReply
0Zaki Bretania
2 days agoReply
0Load more
27
22
12
Share