After pulling off a historic comeback in Game 1, the New York Knicks will look to take a 2-0 series lead in tonight’s Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Knicks were down 22 points in the fourth quarter and mounted a stunning comeback, tying the game at 101-all in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime. New York blew the game open with a 9-point run to start the extra period, which eventually ended in a 115-104 Knicks win.
Jalen Brunson finished with 38 points and 6 assists to lead the charge, while Mikal Bridges chipped in 18 points. The Cavaliers dominated the first three quarters behind 29 points from Donovan Mitchell and a 15-point, 14-rebound double-double from Evan Mobley.
NBA Eastern Conference Finals: what to know
- What: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks, Game 2
- When: May 21, 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York)
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
The series will move to Cleveland for Games 3 and 4 beginning on Saturday, May 23.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks start time:
Tonight’s (May 21) Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2 is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Knicks for free:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the game for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching basketball live for free — its five-day free trial includes ESPN (plus nearly every other channel you’ll need for the rest of the NBA postseason). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $44.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.
If you aren’t ready to commit to a full-on subscription, you can try a Sling Orange Day Pass. Priced at $4.99, you’ll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including ESPN. Sling also offers weekend and week-long passes for its Orange plan, which offer between three and seven days of access.
Knicks-Cavaliers second round playoff schedule
- Game 1: Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT)
- Game 2: Thursday, May 21 (8 ET, ESPN)
- Game 3: Saturday, May 23 (8 ET, ABC)
- Game 4: Monday, May 25 (8 ET, ESPN)
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 27 (8 ET, ESPN)*
- Game 6: Friday, May 29 (8 ET, ESPN)*
- Game 7: Sunday, May 31 (8 ET, ESPN)*
* if necessary
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