
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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NY | 29 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 105 |
CLE | 41 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 142 |

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley power East-leading Cavaliers to 142-105 blowout of Knicks
CLEVELAND -- — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers bullied the New York Knicks from the start Friday night, winning 142-105 in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference's top teams.
Only the Cavs looked elite, winning their sixth straight and improving the NBA's best record to 46-10. Cleveland has won 34 games by double digits.
Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and Karl-Anthony Towns 23 for the Knicks, who beat Chicago in overtime on Thursday in their first game back from the All-Star break.
New York couldn't use a back-to-back as any excuse as the Cavs won in Brooklyn a night earlier. It was the Knicks' most-lopsided loss this season.
Cleveland got a scare in the first half when All-Star guard Darius Garland hit his head on the floor while taking an awkward fall. Garland, who missed significant time last season with a broken jaw, stayed in the game.
The Cavs played most of the second half without center Jarrett Allen, who injured his right hand. X-rays were negative. Coach Kenny Atkinson said Allen will undergo an MRI on Saturday.
Knicks: New York was without versatile swingman Josh Hart, who missed his second straight game with a sore right knee.
Cavaliers: Dean Wade's return from injury makes Cleveland as healthy as it has been in months. Wade gives Atkinson defensive depth and versatility.
Mitchell went on a tear late in the first half, dropping three 3-pointers in final 1:43 as Cleveland opened a 27-point halftime lead.
Mitchell loves facing the Knicks. He came in averaging 30.7 points. 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in his previous nine regular-season games against them.
It's a big weekend for both teams as the Knicks are in Boston on Sunday. The Cavs host the top-scoring Memphis Grizzlies that night.
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Regular Season Series
CLE leads 2-0
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tre Maddox
- Tyler Ford
- Simone Jelks
2024-25 Atlantic Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston | 61 | 21 | .744 | - | W2 |
New York | 51 | 31 | .622 | 10 | W1 |
Toronto | 30 | 52 | .366 | 31 | L2 |
Brooklyn | 26 | 56 | .317 | 35 | L3 |
Philadelphia | 24 | 58 | .293 | 37 | L2 |