Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks
East Finals - Game 1
52-30, 25-16 Away
85
52-30, 25-16 Away
Bonus
53-29, 30-10 Home
71
53-29, 30-10 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Cavaliers
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2-4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | |
| 12 | 5-11 | 11 | 3 | 1 | |
| 11 | 4-10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 26 | 11-17 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1-9 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Knicks
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4-11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | |
| 12 | 5-7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
| 21 | 7-18 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| 3 | 1-3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0-1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
97.6%
--CLE
2.4%
--NY
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
43% (30-69)
Field Goal %
41% (26-63)
32% (12-37)
Three Point %
17% (4-23)
81% (13-16)
Free Throw %
59% (13-22)
15
Turnovers
16
33
Rebounds
32
58%
Percent Led
39%
16
Largest Lead
11
Game Information
New York, NY
Referee:Ray Acosta
Referee:Scott Foster
Referee:James Capers
Referee:J.B. DeRosa
Rebound
9:32 - 4th
Win %: CLE, 97.6
Mikal Bridges defensive rebound
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9:34 - 4th
Win %: CLE, 97.7
James Harden misses 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
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9:46 - 4th
Win %: CLE, 98.1
Jalen Brunson bad pass turnover (Dennis Schroder steals)
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9:59 - 4th
Win %: CLE, 97.1
Donovan Mitchell enters the game for Sam Merrill
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9:59 - 4th
Win %: CLE, 97.1
Dean Wade enters the game for Max Strus
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9:59 - 4th
Win %: CLE, 97.1
Jalen Brunson enters the game for Jose Alvarado
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