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New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -2.5; over/under is 213.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Knicks lead series 2-0 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-0 lead in the series. The …

NEW YORK — Josh Hart called his shot. And then, he made it. And then, he made another. And another. And another. And another. After struggling with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ defensive cross-matching in Game 1 — a game plan predicated on putting a center on him, sagging off him, and all but daring him to knock down shots in favor …

For two games, this series has been everything. Two high-level, high-skill, deep, elite teams, both brilliantly coached, playing with urgency on every possession because they understand if they don’t, it will be the end of their season. Advertisement While the scene shifts to San Antonio for Game 3, nothing else is going to change — these two teams recognize in …

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks are now two victories away from reaching their first NBA Finals in 27 years. The Knicks handled the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, May 21 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, 109-93, and they unlocked a different way to win: it was role players who carried the day. Advertisement All five New York …

Looking at the box score of the Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, it would appear Josh Hart had a bad game. Not only did he shoot below 50 percent from the field and 20 percent from downtown, Hart had two turnovers, played just 31 minutes of a game that went to OT, and had a …

After the monster game Jalen Brunson had in the Knicks’ improbable comeback win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavaliers knew they had to change their game plan. Instead of letting Brunson do his thing and shutting down the other scorers, Cleveland focused their energy and defense on stopping the Knicks captain. That, however, also didn’t work …

NEW YORK — The Cleveland Cavaliers have a Jalen Brunson problem. As well as a James Harden problem. Plus a shooting problem. And a bench problem. Problems like those, no matter how much coaches can sugarcoat it, can’t exactly be solved overnight, and Cleveland heads home to the shores of Lake Erie down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals, and …

New York didn’t save its heroics for the final minutes of the game on Thursday — it got its work out of the way in the third. The Knicks took charge of the game — and the Eastern Conference Finals — with an 18-0 run in the third quarter, where Cleveland went scoreless for 5:30 of game time. Meanwhile, Josh …

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost Game 2 to the New York Knicks 109-93. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 26 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 turnover Mitchell doesn’t look right. Or left, when he has the ball. He only looks up towards the rim. Advertisement Jokes aside, Mitchell genuinely doesn’t look …

Remember that moment nearly a month ago when the New York Knicks were down 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs? When Mikal Bridges couldn’t make a shot, when Jalen Brunson was going to tank the draft stock of every small guard from here to eternity, when Mike Brown’s rotations were taking years off …

The Cleveland Cavaliers chose to give up an inexplicably large run earlier in Game 2 than they did on Tuesday. An 18-0 run in the third quarter allowed the New York Knicks to turn a tie into an 18-point advantage. They cruised to an easy 109-93 victory to take a 2-0 series lead. Donovan Mitchell’s lack of mobility is the …

The Phoenix Suns have numerous decisions ahead of them this upcoming offseason, including multiple restricted free agents, unrestricted free agents, and players with trade value. The following series will examine those decisions as our writing team presents both a point and a counterpoint for each. Grayson Allen arrived in Phoenix right before the 2023 season in that three-team deal involving …

Longtime NBA head coach and current Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy is one of two finalists for the Portland Trail Blazers’ opening, according to reports. Van Gundy, 64, has been on Tyronn Lue’s staff with the Clippers for the past two seasons after a brief turn with the Boston Celtics as a consultant in basketball operations and 16-year …

The Eastern Conference Finals resume tonight at Madison Square Garden with the Knicks holding a 1-0 series lead after Tuesday’s astonishing comeback victory over Cleveland. Donovan “Spida” Mitchell remains fully capable of carrying Cleveland for stretches, but the Cavs were totally gassed late in Game 1, particularly James Harden, who shot terribly, committed a half-dozen turnovers, and was hunted by …

May 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with forward Og Anunoby (8) after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime of game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Game 2 of the Eastern Conference …

San Antonio’s De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper, as well as Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams, are all listed as questionable for Game 3 Friday night in San Antonio. Fox, the Spurs’ starting point guard, has missed both games this series with a sprained ankle suffered in the previous round against Minnesota. He worked out on the court prior to Game 2, …

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MAY 17: James Harden #1 and head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers speak during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 17, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by …

Talk to people around the league and the running joke is that new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is shopping for the team’s next head coach at the 99¢ Store, trying to find a bargain. Dundon has denied he is trying to hire a coach on the cheap, and the latest report suggests he’s at least looking at a …

If you have children and they watch WWE, you know who Danhausen is. In case you don’t, he is a professional wrestler who has gained fame for “cursing” opponents. He records copious amounts of YouTube videos in character, which you can view here. Advertisement Danhausen debuted back at WWE’s Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event. Since then, he has quickly risen …

We’re deep into the NBA playoffs, and one former Husky hooper is still playing meaningful basketball. Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs are in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2017. Castle has been the number-two option behind the breakout megastar Victor Wembanyama. Castle is doing a little bit of everything this postseason, averaging 16.7 points, …

So would it have been smart of me to set this up before the NBA Conference Finals started? Yes. Am I smart? No. But that’s what happens when in addition to my two kids and one dog, my wife opted to have us foster two puppies. Everything is chaotic all the time now. Here’s the Semi Finals discussion thread. Advertisement …

PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 24: The sneakers worn by Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Whether you’re riding high off the New York Knicks’ crazy comeback or wallowing in disbelief at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ collapse, we now know that anything can happen in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. Advertisement My Cavaliers vs. Knicks same-game parlay isn’t …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Ever lose a bet and come away even more convinced you were right? It’s a risky mindset—but sometimes it holds up. Advertisement That’s the case here. The New York Knicks played far from their best in Game 1 and still walked away with …

The Oklahoma City Thunder had the Los Angeles Lakers’ number this season. The defending NBA champion Thunder have asserted their dominance across the league, but their excellence against the Lakers was particularly eye-catching. Oklahoma City went 8-0 against L.A. during the 2025-26 season, including the Thunder’s sweep of the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. While point differential doesn’t always …