How to watch Cavaliers vs Knicks Game 1 for free: live stream, TV channel

The NBA Eastern Conference Finals get underway on Tuesday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the series.

How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks

• When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
• Time: 8:00PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Cleveland is coming off a long series with the Detroit Pistons, with the team going on the road in Game 7 and taking down Detroit 125-94. The Cavs survived a poor shooting night from James Harden, who was 2-for-10 from the floor, thanks to a big game from the frontcourt. Jarrett Allen scored 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting while Evan Mobley added 21 points on 7-for-10 shooting.

The Knicks are significantly more rested after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in the last round, which included a dominant Game 4 victory to close out the series. The Knicks won 144-114 in that one, with Miles McBride leading the way with 25 points. All five Knicks starters scored in double figures, and Landry Shamet added 12 points off the bench.

Which team will get the win in Game 1 of this series? Catch the action on ESPN on Tuesday night, which is available to stream right now with a free trial of Fubo.

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