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
Mike Russo
April 15, 2023 at 11:45 pm
“AWWWWEEEEE NICE”
HUBIE BROWN IS A NATIONAL TREASURE
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
Tha Realest Gamer
April 15, 2023 at 11:46 pm
What’s up with the lighting in there???
S
April 15, 2023 at 11:46 pm
Brunson took osman to school
Tapeworminmyear
April 15, 2023 at 11:46 pm
Jalen Brunson is one of the most enjoyable players to watch in the NBA
Jalen
April 15, 2023 at 11:47 pm
Brunson’s fadeaway’s we’re wet🏀💦
Jan Kelly Juaneza
April 15, 2023 at 11:47 pm
Cavs’ twin tower are MIA
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
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.
LordsOfTheRealm2
April 15, 2023 at 11:51 pm
They need more from Garland, only 13 FG attempts and one assist.
Doc D.
April 15, 2023 at 11:52 pm
Damn, they are fast paced very exciting to watch
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.
MonsterSteve
April 15, 2023 at 11:53 pm
RJ needs to be shot into the Hudson. Stop giving him so many minutes.
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
Average Josh
April 15, 2023 at 11:57 pm
LET’S GOOOOO
KGod448 KGod448
April 15, 2023 at 11:57 pm
Great win for KNICKS!!!!!!!!!!! RJ BARRET NEEDS TO GO……
Tahir Flint
April 15, 2023 at 11:57 pm
LFGOOOOOOO🔷️🔶️🔷️🔶️🔷️🔶️🔷️🔶️🔷️🔶️🔷️🔶️🔷️🔶️#BINGBONG
mustafa ahmad
April 15, 2023 at 11:57 pm
BING BONG
Raymond Bermea
April 15, 2023 at 11:57 pm
Knicks in 7.
cee holmes
April 15, 2023 at 11:58 pm
Yes, and stole Home-court advantage..
ThatGuyDonte
April 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm
The Knicks making me proud
Vince Flores
April 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Really don’t understand why they kept letting Osman guard Brunson
Armando Matic
April 16, 2023 at 12:01 am
Gasgyua
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.