Cavaliers score, injury report vs Knicks. Live Game 2 updates, stats

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Cavaliers score, injury report vs Knicks. Live Game 2 updates, stats

NEW YORK — The Cavaliers will seek redemption against the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 21, at Madison Square Garden.

In Game 1, the Cavs blew a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter and lost 115-104 in overtime, leaving the basketball world to wonder whether the colossal collapse would break Cleveland in its best-of-seven playoff series against New York.

Tipoff for Game 2 between the fourth-seeded Cavs and third-seeded Knicks is scheduled for 8 p.m. Follow here for live score updates, highlights, analysis and stats:

Below is some pregame information.

Who does the winner of the Cavs-Knicks series play in the NBA Finals?

Whichever team seizes the East's crown will advance to face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs for the NBA title. The Western Conference Finals are tied 1-1.

Where to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 2. Cavs playoffs TV channel and streaming info for Eastern Conference Finals

Game 2 between the Cavs and Knicks will be televised nationally by ESPN.

Cavs radio station info

The local radio broadcast of Game 2 can be heard via WTAM (1100-AM) or WMMS (100.7-FM). The national radio broadcast can be heard via ESPN Radio.

Cavs vs Knicks Game 2 injury report

The Cavs did not list any players on their injury report for Game 2.

Cavs vs Knicks Game 2 starting lineup

This will be updated when the Cavs announce their starting lineup for Game 2, but here are their starters from Game 1:
Point guard James Harden
Guard Donovan Mitchell
Small forward Dean Wade
Forward Evan Mobley
Center Jarrett Allen

Knicks vs Cavs Game 2 starting lineup

The Knicks did not list any players on their injury report for Game 2.

Knicks vs Cavs Game 2 starting lineup

This will be updated when the Knicks announce their starters for Game 2, but here are their starters from Game 1:
Forward Josh Hart
Forward OG Anunoby
Center Karl-Anthony Towns
Point guard Jalen Brunson
Guard Mikal Bridges

What was the Cavs' record against the Knicks in the 2025-26 regular season?

The Cavs went 1-2 against the Knicks in the 2025-26 regular season.

Here are the results from those Cavs-Knicks games:
Oct. 22: Cavs lost 119-111 on the road
Dec. 25: Cavs lost 126-124 on the road
Feb. 24: Cavs won 109-94 at home

Cavs playoff schedule. When do the Cavaliers and Knicks play next?

Here is the Eastern Conference Finals schedule:
Game 1: Knicks 115, Cavs 104, OT; Knicks lead series 1-0 | Recap | Reaction | Story
Game 2: Cavs at Knicks, 8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, ESPN
Game 3: Knicks at Cavs, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23, ABC
Game 4: Knicks at Cavs, 8 p.m. Monday, May 25, ESPN
Game 5: Cavs at Knicks, 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, ESPN, if necessary
Game 6: Knicks at Cavs, 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, ESPN, if necessary
Game 7: Cavs at Knicks, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, ESPN, if necessary

Eastern Conference playoff bracket 2026

Here are the second-round results:

No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons vs. No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers; Cavs won series 4-3
No. 3 seed New York Knicks vs. No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers; Knicks won series 4-0

Here are the first-round results:

No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons vs. No. 8 Orlando Magic; Pistons won series 4-3
No. 2 seed Boston Celtics vs. No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers; 76ers won series 4-3
No. 3 seed New York Knicks vs. No. 6 seed Atlanta Hawks; Knicks won series 4-2
No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 seed Toronto Raptors; Cavs won series 4-3

Cleveland Cavaliers playoff history during their Donovan Mitchell era

This is the fourth consecutive season the Cavs have made the playoffs.

Here are the results from their previous three playoff appearances, all of which have occurred since the Cavs traded for All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell in 2022:
2024-25: Lost 4-1 in second round to Indiana Pacers after sweeping Miami Heat 4-0 in first round
2023-24: Lost 4-1 in second round to Boston Celtics after beating Orlando Magic 4-3 in first round
2022-23: Lost 4-1 in first round to New York Knicks

Cavs playoff history vs. New York Knicks

The Cavs have never defeated the Knicks in a playoff series. Entering this year's Eastern Conference Finals, Cleveland's all-time postseason record against New York was 2-12.

Here is the playoff history between the Cavs and Knicks:
2023: No. 4 Cavs lost 4-1 to No. 5 Knicks in first round
1996: No. 4 Cavs lost 3-0 to No. 5 Knicks in first round
1995: No. 6 Cavs lost 3-1 to No. 3 Knicks in first round
1978: No. 4 Cavs lost 2-0 to No. 5 Knicks in first round

Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich cover the Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal. The Beacon Journal sports department can be reached at [email protected].

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