Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs Eastern Conference Finals

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May 21, 2026 - 23:49

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, center Karl-Anthony Towns

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The Cleveland Cavaliers try to shake off a Game 1 loss and even up the series with the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Mike Brown's team took a 115-104 win in overtime on Tuesday. Jalen Brunson had 38 points for the Knicks. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 29.

New York has rolled through the playoffs and continued to flex their strength. One key stat is the Knicks are 9-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Cavaliers need Mitchell to be on top of his game again. He averages 27.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game this season.

Tip-off from Madison Square Garden will be at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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Cavaliers vs. Knicks live updates, highlights from NBA playoffs Game 2

As the Knicks make their deepest playoff run in decades, Celebrity Row is more exclusive than ever.

Behind the scenes are unwritten rules, quiet politics, and even celebrities getting left off the list. pic.twitter.com/SFydE3X6xK— Front Office Sports (@FOS) May 21, 2026

NEW YORK KEEPS FIGHTING 🗽

Coming off their HISTORIC 22-point rally in Game 1, the Knicks now have FOUR 20+ point comeback wins over the last two Playoffs!

Record when trailing by 20+ in the last 2 postseasons:

Knicks: 4-3
Rest of NBA: 4-67 pic.twitter.com/hFyhGbYfol— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 2026