The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-93 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 28 points and 7 assists, while Julius Randle added 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell's 25 points, struggled to contain the Knicks' offense in the second half. New York outscored Cleveland 30-18 in the third quarter, turning a close game into a comfortable lead.
Game 4 is scheduled for Monday, May 25, in New York. The Knicks can clinch the series with a win. No NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 series deficit.
