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NBA · May 24, 2026 · Rocket ArenaCleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks final score, box score & quarter splits

Cleveland Cavaliers logo
Home · Balanced unit
Final
108 – 121
Away · Defence-first, scoring questions
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks prediction

New York Knicks beat Cavaliers in the NBA: New York Knicks 121, Cavaliers 108. Final box score, quarter splits and the pre-tip projection sit below.

The combined 230.7-point projection runs below the NBA’s 236.1 combined-points average. Cavaliers score 117.9 a game and concede 114.8; Knicks score 116.1 and concede 108.7.

Game 3 of the Semi-finals series; Knicks lead 2–0.

Smart angle · prediction & projected score

Pre-tip model projection (for reference).

Model pick
New York Knicks -1.7
Coin-flip · 54% win probability
Projected score
114.5 – 116.2
Cleveland Cavaliers · New York Knicks
Projected total
230.7
Combined points
Win probability
46%
54%
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks

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Heads-up profile

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers

Balanced unit
Last meetingsLLWLL
Record52–30 (4 in group)
PPG for / against117.9 / 114.8
Win % overall61%
Home win %68%
Away win %53%
OFF: Average DEF: Strong Solid at home Balanced

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks

Defence-first, scoring questions
Last meetingsWWLWW
Record53–29 (3 in group)
PPG for / against116.1 / 108.7
Win % overall66%
Home win %76%
Away win %56%
OFF: Average DEF: Elite Fortress Slow

Quarter-by-quarter scores

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Cleveland Cavaliers27272826108
New York Knicks37233130121

Box score · team statistics

StatCleveland CavaliersNew York Knicks
Field goals30/43 · 70%32/49 · 65%
3-pointers12/41 · 29%11/28 · 39%
Free throws12/19 · 63%24/27 · 89%
Rebounds3437
Assists2227
Steals711
Blocks14
Turnovers1815
Personal fouls, ,

Odds & markets

3-Way result · Home / Draw / Away

BookmakerCleveland CavaliersDrawNew York Knicks
1xBet1.8510.502.43
Marathonbet1.6715.002.35
Stake1.7011.252.27

Total points · Over / Under 213.5

Asian handicap · 1.5 pts

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Player props · best lines across the book

Best Over and Under price for the most-quoted players in this matchup. Lines update with the partner books.

PlayerMarketLineBest OverBest Under
Sam MerrillPts + Ast9.51.80 bet3652.25 Stake
Donovan MitchellPts + Ast31.51.90 bet3651.87 Stake
Jalen BrunsonPts + Ast34.51.95 Stake1.83 bet365
Landry ShametPts + Ast4.51.98 Stake1.86 bet365
Karl-Anthony TownsPts + Ast22.51.98 Stake1.78 Stake
Dean WadePts + Ast5.51.95 bet3651.85 Stake
Mikal BridgesPts + Ast16.52.00 Stake1.86 bet365
James HardenPts + Ast24.51.89 bet3652.00 Stake
Jarrett AllenPts + Ast13.51.89 bet3652.00 Stake
OG AnunobyPts + Ast16.51.87 Stake1.90 bet365
Evan MobleyPts + Ast19.51.82 Stake2.00 bet365
Miles McBridePts + Ast6.52.05 Stake1.76 bet365

Pre-match angle

Cavaliers (Balanced unit) v Knicks (Defence-first, scoring questions). Full quarter splits and box score above.

Head-to-head, last meetings

Cleveland Cavaliers 1 – 4 New York Knicks across the last 5 meetings.

May 24, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers 108 vs 121 New York Knicks NBA
May 22, 2026 New York Knicks 109 vs 93 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA
Feb 25, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers 109 vs 94 New York Knicks NBA
Dec 25, 2025 New York Knicks 126 vs 124 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA
Oct 22, 2025 New York Knicks 119 vs 111 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA

League standings snapshot · NBA 2025-2026

#TeamWLPFPALast 5
4
Cleveland Cavaliers logoCleveland Cavaliers
52 30 9801 9464 WLWLL
3
New York Knicks logoNew York Knicks
53 29 9549 9030 WWWWW

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What time does Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks tip-off?
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Who is favoured in Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks?
Based on the 2025-2026 season data we hold: Cleveland Cavaliers are profiled as balanced unit (61% win rate) and New York Knicks as defence-first, scoring questions (66%). Form, injuries and venue all factor in, see the heads-up panel.
What's the all-time head-to-head?
From the most recent season we cover, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks have met multiple times, see the table above for game-by-game scores.

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