Knicks Use Strong Start To Get Past Cavaliers
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-91, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Tuesday.

The Knicks (2-2) moved back to .500 with a dominant display away from home, as they didn’t have problems to defeat the Cavaliers (1-3) despite playing on the road. This game extended Cleveland’s home woes, as the Cavaliers have dropped their first three home contests of the current season. The Knicks used a solid start to secure the lead following a 28-24 score, and they boosted their lead following a 30-28 score in the second quarter. The Knicks pulled away for good in the third quarter with a 28-16 score. The game was essentially over with 12 minutes left in the clock, and the final quarter ended with a 23-23 tie, so New York cruised to an easy win. The Knicks improved to 2-1 away from home.

Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson each scored 19 points to lead the Knicks in this comfortable win. Randle also grabbed 10 rebounds, and Brunson chipped in with five boards, two assists and two steals. RJ Barrett had 16 points and three rebounds. Mitchell Robinson chipped in with eight rebounds and seven points. Immanuel Quickley impressed off the bench with 18 points, three rebounds and two assists.

Donovan Mitchell was the leading scorer for a depleted Cavaliers team and finished with 26 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals. Evan Mobley only scored six points, but he grabbed 12 rebounds, dished out five assists and registered two blocks. Georges Niang ended with 11 points. Craig Porter had 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Posted on: 10/31/2023 7:01 PM
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