Cleveland Cavaliers 93, New York Knicks 109: final score and stats
New York Knicks beat Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Cavaliers 93 to New York Knicks 109, on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 27 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 93 |
| New York Knicks | 24 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 109 |
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Box score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade | 21 | 3 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -10 |
| Jarrett Allen | 29 | 13 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 3-6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | -20 |
| Evan Mobley | 37 | 14 | 5-8 | 2-3 | 2-4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | -5 |
| James Harden | 32 | 18 | 6-15 | 3-7 | 3-3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -22 |
| Donovan Mitchell | 39 | 26 | 8-18 | 2-7 | 8-9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -8 |
| Nae'Qwan Tomlin | 1 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 |
| Thomas Bryant | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +2 |
| Dennis Schroder | 18 | 4 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Max Strus | 26 | 5 | 1-7 | 1-4 | 2-2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -17 |
| Sam Merrill | 23 | 4 | 1-8 | 0-7 | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -8 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 10 | 4 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 2-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 |
| Keon Ellis | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 |
| Team | 93 | 31-80 | 9-35 | 22-32 | 42 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 29 | 20 |
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | 32 | 14 | 5-8 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +22 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 36 | 18 | 7-12 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | +18 |
| Josh Hart | 33 | 26 | 10-21 | 5-11 | 1-2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | +18 |
| Mikal Bridges | 40 | 19 | 9-12 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +20 |
| Jalen Brunson | 40 | 19 | 7-16 | 1-7 | 4-4 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +18 |
| Pacome Dadiet | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 12 | 4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | -1 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 7 | 4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| Landry Shamet | 15 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -5 |
| Jose Alvarado | 8 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2 |
| Miles McBride | 14 | 5 | 2-9 | 1-6 | 0-0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -3 |
| Tyler Kolek | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| Team | 109 | 44-85 | 13-36 | 8-14 | 40 | 32 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 22 |
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Prepared by S24 AI from TheSlate24’s model data.
- Records & Ratings: New York Knicks (6-4, Net +5.4, 108.8 Def Rtg, Rank 7) host Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6, Net +2.0, 115.0 Off Rtg, Rank 13).
- Rest & Schedule: NY is playing on the second night of a back-to-back (CLE holds a +1.8 rest advantage driver).
- Injuries & Availability: NY is missing Josh Hart (-0.9 pt impact score); CLE is missing two rotation players.
- Identity & Core Plan
- Execute a fast-paced, high-efficiency offensive scheme (102.4 Pace, 55.3 eFG%) that pressures opponent rim defense, draws fouls (27.8 FT Rate), and tests NY's legs on a back-to-back.
- Identity & Core Plan
- Impose a methodical, physical halfcourt game (98.9 Pace), rely on a top-tier defense (108.8 Def Rtg), and dominate second-chance opportunities through aggressive offensive rebounding (30.6% Off Reb %).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks?
New York Knicks won, 109-93, on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
What was the final score of Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks?
Cleveland Cavaliers 93, New York Knicks 109.
Who were the top performers?
Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (26 points). New York Knicks: Josh Hart (26 points).
Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks played?
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.
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