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New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Knicks (6-4) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH. TV: NBCSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks.

NBAMonday, December 21, 2026

New York Knicks6-4

7:00 PM ETDec 21, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers5-6

DateDec 21, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueRocket Arena, Cleveland, OH

TVNBCSN

Team comparison

New York KnicksCleveland Cavaliers

Points per game

110.6

116.5

Points allowed per game

102.3

115.0

6-4Record5-6

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division

2-2Road record / home record4-2

WWWWLLast 5LLWLL

W4StreakL2

Team stats

New York KnicksCleveland Cavaliers

W4StreakL2

Points Against

102.3

115.0

6-4Last Ten Games5-5

Points Per Game

109.9

116.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

48.3

46.2

Assists Per Game

26.1

27.0

Blocks Per Game

4.3

5.5

Steals Per Game

7.3

7.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

1.2

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.8

13.8

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Knicks

Josh Hart G · Illness

Out

Cleveland Cavaliers

Sam Merrill G · Elbow

Out

Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Recent form

New York KnicksWWWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 117-85

Nov 7, 2026 · at Cleveland CavaliersW 109-97

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BullsW 135-105

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsW 103-90

Oct 30, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersL 93-98

Cleveland CavaliersLLWLL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95

Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117

Season series

NY leads series 1-0

Dec 21, 2026NY 0, CLE 0

Nov 25, 2026CLE 0, NY 0

Nov 11, 2026CLE 0, NY 0

Nov 7, 2026NY 109, CLE 97

Team pages

New York Knicks
Schedule, roster and stats

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

The game is on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

How can I watch New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

TV: NBCSN.

What are the records of the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers?

New York Knicks: 6-4. Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6.

Who is injured for New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Knicks: Josh Hart. Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers played?

Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

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