New York faces Cleveland, aims for 5th straight win
Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (6-4, fourth in the Eastern Conference)New York; Wednesday, 7 p.
The New York Knicks are set to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference matchup that could extend New York's four-game winning streak. The game will take place on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST in New York.
The Knicks currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 6-4 record, while Cleveland holds the seventh spot with a 5-6 record. Both teams have been strong performers in the conference, with New York posting a 53-29 overall record and a 35-17 mark in Eastern Conference play during the 2025-26 season. Cleveland, on the other hand, finished the regular season with a 52-30 record and 33-19 in Eastern Conference matchups.
The Knicks averaged 27.4 assists per game and shot 42.7% from the field last season, led by Jalen Brunson who dished out 31 points in their last meeting on November 8. Cleveland averaged 8.5 steals, 5.0 blocks, and 13.3 turnovers per game, with Donovan Mitchell leading the charge with 37 points in their previous encounter.
However, injuries have hampered both teams. For the Knicks, Josh Hart is out with an ankle injury, while Cleveland will be without Nae Qwan Tomlin due to a back issue, Jaylon Tyson who is day-to-day with an ankle issue, and Sam Merrill sidelined with an elbow injury.
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