Knicks mount furious rally to beat Cavaliers in thrilling Game 1 win

Key Points:

• The New York Knicks overcame a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, marking the biggest postseason comeback in franchise history and the second-biggest in NBA history.
• The Knicks outscored the Cavaliers 44-11 in the final 7:52, shooting 71% from the field while the Cavaliers managed only 22%, with Jalen Brunson leading the charge by scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter and overtime.
• The Cavaliers struggled offensively down the stretch, with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combining for just 2-for-13 shooting in the fourth quarter and overtime, while the Knicks' defense and energy surged to force overtime and ultimately win.
• Knicks coach Mike Brown praised Brunson's performance as MVP-level, highlighting his crucial 11 straight points late in the game that helped seal the comeback victory.
• This win serves as redemption for the Knicks after last year's Game 1 collapse in the conference finals and may set the tone for the series, energizing both the team and their fans for the postseason run.