Knicks are within one win of NBA Finals after Game 3 win over Cavaliers

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 as the New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108. New York moved within one game of its first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 and can complete a sweep of the Eastern Conference Finals with a win on Monday. The Knicks led the entire game, shot 55.8% from the field, made 11 three-pointers, and went 24 of 27 from the foul line. New York has won at least 10 straight postseason games, averaging a 22.5-point margin in all but one win. Cleveland received 24 from Evan Mobley, 23 from Donovan Mitchell, and 19 from James Harden, while shooting poorly from three and the free-throw line.

"Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Mikal Bridges added 22 and the New York Knicks moved within one game of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 with a 121-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. The Knicks can wrap up the Eastern Conference Finals and sweep their second straight series with a win on Monday night. Knicks fans who were boisterous throughout the night were chanting Knicks in four as the final seconds of Game 3 ticked away."

"New York led the entire game. The Knicks not only made 55.8% of their shots from the field, they also had 11 3-pointers and were 24 of 27 from the foul line. All but one of the Knicks' wins have been by double digits, with an average margin of victory of 22.5 points. New York is the seventh team in NBA history to win at least 10 straight during a postseason run."

"We've just have to keep our mind on the task at hand. The game is over and we found a way to win. We have to execute at a high level in Game 4, said Karl Anthony-Towns, who had 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. OG Anunoby had 21 points to help New York, who led the entire game."

"Evan Mobley scored 24 points, Donovan Mitchell had 23 points and James Harden added 19 for Cleveland. The Cavaliers were 12 of 41 on 3-pointers and 12 of 19 from the foul line. Not even an appearance by the superstar couple of Taylor Swift and Cleveland Heights native Travis Kelce could spur the Cavs to a win. I think their physicality and energy, we couldn't get to that level to combat it, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said."

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