The Cavaliers and Knicks meet again in the Eastern Conference Finals for Game 3 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with an 8 p.m. ET opening tip at Rocket Arena. The Knicks won the previous game 109-93, led by Josh Hart’s 26 points, while Donovan Mitchell scored 26 for Cleveland. The game is scheduled to air live on ABC. Cleveland enters as favorites 66 times and has won 45 of those games. The Cavaliers average 119.5 points per game, outscoring the Knicks’ 110.1 points allowed. Cleveland averages 14.3 three-pointers per game, shooting 36% from deep, while opponents hit 37.2% from long range. Cleveland’s offense has been lower over the last 10 games, scoring 107.3 points per contest.
"The teams play once again after the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday. Josh Hart led the Knicks to the victory with a team-leading 26 points. Donovan Mitchell put up 26 points in the Cavaliers' loss."
"This game between the Cavaliers and Knicks will happen on Saturday, May 23, 2026. You can expect the opening tip at 8 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers and Knicks will hit the floor at Rocket Arena for this matchup on May 23, and if you would like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!"
"The Cavaliers have entered the game as favorites 66 times this season and won 45, or 68.2%, of those games. The 119.5 points per game the Cavaliers score are 9.4 more points than the Knicks give up (110.1 points per game). The Cavaliers make 14.3 three-pointers per game (eighth-most in the league) compared to their opponents' 14.2."
"The Cavaliers have been slightly worse offensively at home, where they score 119.2 points per game, compared to on the road, where they score 119.9 per game. Defensively, they are better when playing at home, where they concede 114.6 points per game, versus road games, where they allow their opponents to score 116.2 per game. On offense, the Cavaliers have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 107.3 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 119.5 they've racked up over the course of this season."
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