Jalen Brunson leads Knicks out of 22-point hole to stun Cavaliers in OT, take 1-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks overcame a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, marking the largest comeback playoff win in Knicks history.
- Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 38 points and six assists, spearheading a 44-11 run to close out the game and secure the Knicks' eighth consecutive win.
- Despite leading early and forcing 11 turnovers in the first half, the Knicks struggled with shooting, going 2-of-19 from three-point range in the first half and only making six field goals in the third quarter.
- The Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell's 29 points, built a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter but were overwhelmed by the Knicks' late surge and failed to maintain momentum in overtime.
- This game marked the first time in NBA history that both conference finals opened with overtime games, with the Knicks now holding a 1-0 series lead and being three wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.