NBA

#5 KNICKS at #4 CAVALIERS | FULL GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS | April 15, 2023

Published

3 years ago

April 15, 2023

Led by Jalen Brunson’s 27 points (21 in the 2nd half), the No. 5 seed New York Knicks defeated the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1, 101-97. Julius Randle (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Josh Hart (17 points, 10 rebounds) added a combined 36 points for the Knicks in the victory, while Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 38 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Cavaliers. The Knicks lead this best-of-seven series, 1-0, with Game 2 taking place on Tuesday, April 18 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT).

Donovan Mitchell’s 38 points are the most points scored in a Cavaliers Playoff debut in franchise history, previously:
LeBron James: 32 points on 04/22/2006 vs. The Washington Wizards

Tonight’s victory marks the Knicks first Game 1 road win since:
05/30/1999: New York Knicks defeat Indiana Pacers, 93-90.

Donovan Mitchell is the 2nd player in franchise history to record 30+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in their Cavaliers Playoff debut, joining:
LeBron James: 32 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists on 04/22/2006 vs. The Washington Wizards

Jalen Brunson is the 7th player in franchise history to record 25+ points in their Knicks Playoff debut, joining:
Bob McAdoo: 41 points on 04/12/1978
Bernard King: 40 points on 04/20/1983
Dick Barnett: 29 points on 03/22/1968
Amar’e Stoudemire: 28 points on 04/17/2011
Alec Burks: 27 points on 05/23/2021
Jalen Brunson: 27 points on 04/15/2023
Allan Houston: 25 points on 04/24/1997

Related Topics:Basketball featured g league game-0042200131 NBA

Up Next

Donovan Mitchell GOES OFF For 38 Points In Game 1 vs Knicks! #PlayoffMode | April 15, 2023

Don't Miss

Final 2:10 WILD ENDING #5 Knicks vs #4 Cavaliers! #PlayoffMode | April 15, 2023

24 Comments

Mike Russo

April 15, 2023 at 11:45 pm

“AWWWWEEEEE NICE”
HUBIE BROWN IS A NATIONAL TREASURE

Reply
Tigris.Hominis

April 15, 2023 at 11:46 pm

damn those frivkin THREE turnovers nearly gave me a heart attack. like c’mon man. still bagged the win tho ggs

Reply
Tha Realest Gamer

April 15, 2023 at 11:46 pm

What’s up with the lighting in there???

Reply
S

April 15, 2023 at 11:46 pm

Brunson took osman to school

Reply
Tapeworminmyear

April 15, 2023 at 11:46 pm

Jalen Brunson is one of the most enjoyable players to watch in the NBA

Reply
Jalen

April 15, 2023 at 11:47 pm

Brunson’s fadeaway’s we’re wet????????

Reply
Jan Kelly Juaneza

April 15, 2023 at 11:47 pm

Cavs’ twin tower are MIA

Reply
Geron Guarte

April 15, 2023 at 11:48 pm

Jalen Brunson during playoffs last year was literally showcase the Superstar inside him, those midrange shot hurt CLE, that’s trade like a first pick from NYK

Reply
CollegeFootballPicks

April 15, 2023 at 11:51 pm

Remember when they showed who won game 7 of the NBA championship during game 6? LOL try not to let that happen again.

Reply
LordsOfTheRealm2

April 15, 2023 at 11:51 pm

They need more from Garland, only 13 FG attempts and one assist.

Reply
Doc D.

April 15, 2023 at 11:52 pm

Damn, they are fast paced very exciting to watch

Reply
Melvin James

April 15, 2023 at 11:52 pm

The addition of Brunson and Josh Heart are 2 of the best things that happened to the Knicks for the fact they help open things up especially when Randle gets to forcing things or gets double teamed and turning the ball over.

Reply
MonsterSteve

April 15, 2023 at 11:53 pm

RJ needs to be shot into the Hudson. Stop giving him so many minutes.

Reply
Marvin Tovar

April 15, 2023 at 11:55 pm

hate to say it cause RJ came into the league with that dawg in him proving everyone wrong but ever since he got that contract he’s been horrible. We have to give Grimes that starting role over him it would benefit the overall structure of the team so much

Reply
Average Josh

April 15, 2023 at 11:57 pm

LET’S GOOOOO

Reply
KGod448 KGod448

April 15, 2023 at 11:57 pm

Great win for KNICKS!!!!!!!!!!! RJ BARRET NEEDS TO GO……

Reply
Tahir Flint

April 15, 2023 at 11:57 pm

LFGOOOOOOO????️????️????️????️????️????️????️????️????️????️????️????️????️????️#BINGBONG

Reply
mustafa ahmad

April 15, 2023 at 11:57 pm

BING BONG

Reply
Raymond Bermea

April 15, 2023 at 11:57 pm

Knicks in 7.

Reply
cee holmes

April 15, 2023 at 11:58 pm

Yes, and stole Home-court advantage..

Reply
ThatGuyDonte

April 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm

The Knicks making me proud

Reply
Vince Flores

April 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm

Really don’t understand why they kept letting Osman guard Brunson

Reply
Armando Matic

April 16, 2023 at 12:01 am

Gasgyua

Reply
elijah

April 16, 2023 at 12:02 am

Yeah Brunson what was missing the nicks need to slow down and run the clock out to much time on the clock this game been over.

Reply

NBA

Wholesome moment captured ❤️

Published

9 hours ago

May 17, 2026

BASKETBALL 23

NBA

MITCHELL, ALLEN & MERRILL TAKE OVER GAME 7 🔥 | May 17, 2026

The Cavaliers delivered a historic Game 7 performance in Detroit. Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill combined for 72 points to lead Cleveland to a dominant 125-94 victory. Cleveland also became just the 6th team in NBA history to have four 20-point scorers in a Game 7. Sam Merrill added a record-setting night off…

Published

9 hours ago

May 17, 2026

BASKETBALL 23

The Cavaliers delivered a historic Game 7 performance in Detroit.

Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill combined for 72 points to lead Cleveland to a dominant 125-94 victory.

Cleveland also became just the 6th team in NBA history to have four 20-point scorers in a Game 7.

Sam Merrill added a record-setting night off the bench with 23 points — the most ever by a Cavaliers reserve in a playoff game since starters began being tracked in 1971.

The Cavs’ 31-point win was:
• The largest Game 7 victory in franchise history
• The 3rd-largest road win in NBA Game 7 history