New York Vs Cleveland, NBA Playoffs: Knicks Beat Cavaliers 109-93, Lead Eastern Conference Finals 2–0
A complete team performance helped the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 in Game 2 of their NBA 2026 Playoffs, Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday (May 21). Trailing 24-27 in the first quarter, the Knicks owned the remaining passages of play (29-22, 32-21, 24-23), including an 18-0 scoring run in the third. The Knicks' starting lineup combined for 96 points, with Joe Hart scoring a playoff career-high 26 points besides contributing with four rebounds and seven assists. Game 1 hero Jalen Brunson had a playoff career-high 14 assists while Josh Hart scored 26 points. For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell finished with 26 points. With a 2-0 lead in the series, the Knicks are now two wins away from making the finals. They won the opener 115-104 in overtime. Game 3 is scheduled for May 23 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH. In the Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are locked 1-1.
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts after scoring a three-point goal during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) is blocked by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) blocks Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell reacts during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the New York Knicks, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden, left, and Sam Merrill defend New York Knicks' Josh Hart, center, during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) argues with a referee during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) fights for control of the ball with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
New York Knicks' Og Anunoby reacts after making a three-point shot during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) and guard Max Strus (2) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
Method Man performs during the half time show of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fights for control of the ball with Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
Martha Stewart arrives for Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
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