The Knicks won again in Cleveland, defeating the Cavaliers 121-108 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. New York has now won nine straight postseason games and has never held a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals before. Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 30 points on 10-for-19 shooting. Mikal Bridges added 22 points with six rebounds and two assists, and OG Anunoby also contributed. The Knicks shot 55.8% from the floor and made 24 of 27 free throws. New York took early control with a 9-1 start and is 8-0 this postseason when scoring at least 115 points.
"Nine straight postseason wins for the Knicks. Pure dominance. No matter the opponent, no matter the start, Jalen Brunson has been unstoppable. Since the April 23 loss to Atlanta, New York has rattled off statement victories, from a 51-point blowout to a stunning 22-point comeback fueled by Brunson's takeover. Game 3 shifted to Cleveland, a city no stranger to playoff basketball."
"With the Cavaliers desperately trying to avoid a 3-0 series deficit, the pressure inside Rocket Arena was at its peak. The Knicks once again leaned on their explosive offense, powering their way to a 121-108 victory in Cleveland to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Never before have the New York Knicks held a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals."
"Bridges, who has turned a corner over the last several games, finished with 22 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Over his last five games, Bridges has averaged 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists, becoming a major piece of New York's recent success. Brunson led all scorers with 30 points while shooting 10-for-19 from the field."
"As a team, the Knicks shot 55.8% from the floor and converted 24 of their 27 free-throw attempts. New York is now 8-0 this postseason when scoring at least 115 points. New York wasted no time taking control, jumping out to a quick 9-1 lead before Cleveland was forced to call a timeout."
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