Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtime

Published on 5/20/2026, 6:05:16 AM

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Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game One.
Click here to share on social media The New York Knicks, spurred by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
The Knicks looked done for when they trailed 93-71 with 7:52 left in regulation time on Tuesday, but Brunson spearheaded an 18-1 run and banked in a floater to tie it at 101-101 with 19.3 seconds left in regulation.
When Cleveland’s Sam Merrill missed a three-pointer, they went to the extra session, in which the Knicks scored the first nine points.
Brunson admitted he did not know how the Knicks had pulled off the sensational comeback.

Quick context: Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game One.

Published May 20, 2026.

📌 Source: Al Jazeera

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