Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) face New York Knicks (53-29) at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday, May 22, 2026.
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, May 22, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 8:00 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 1:00 am BST |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Competition | NBA |
| TV | 13715732 |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Key Players
New York Knicks
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Jalen Brunson | 26.0 |
| Assists | Jalen Brunson | 6.8 |
| Rebounds | Karl-Anthony Towns | 11.9 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Donovan Mitchell | 27.9 |
| Assists | Donovan Mitchell | 5.7 |
| Rebounds | Evan Mobley | 9.0 |
Players to Watch
Jalen Brunson has been New York Knicks's standout performer this season, contributing 26.0 points this season. The New York Knicks talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Cleveland Cavaliers will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Jalen Brunson (6.8 assists this season) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Cleveland Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell leads the way with 27.9 points this season. Donovan Mitchell has contributed 5.7 assists this season and will be looking to unlock the New York Knicks defense with creative passing. Cleveland Cavaliers will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
East Finals
NY leads series 1-0
Season Stats Comparison
| New York Knicks | Stat | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| W8 | streak | L1 |
| 101.3 | avg Points Against | 109.2 |
| 8-2 | Last Ten Games | 5-5 |
| 116.5 | avg Points | 119.5 |
| 48 | field Goal Pct | 48 |
| 37 | three Point Field Goal Pct | 36 |
| 45.6 | avg Rebounds | 44.4 |
| 27.4 | avg Assists | 28.3 |
| 3.9 | avg Blocks | 5.0 |
| 8.1 | avg Steals | 8.5 |
| 0.8 | avg Team Turnovers | 0.7 |
| 13.6 | avg Total Turnovers | 14.0 |
Prediction
For our full prediction on Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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