The Knicks ended a four-game set with the 76ers by sweeping them, then faced the Cavaliers after Cleveland advanced to its first Eastern Conference Finals since the LeBron James era. New York sought revenge for last season’s seven-game loss to the Pacers, including the lingering disappointment from Tyrese Haliburton’s game-tying shot. The Knicks’ start looked poor and the game seemed headed toward another ugly outcome, but Jalen Brunson delivered an all-time performance. Cleveland led by 22 points with seven minutes remaining, yet the Knicks won by 11. Landry Shamet hit a three-pointer to send the game to overtime, and New York outscored Cleveland 44-11 in the final 12:40. Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points but was limited to three points over his final 14 minutes as the Knicks’ defense tightened.
"A 22-point deficit, erased just like that, the complete opposite of last season, where the Knicks were on the opposing side of a choke. Many can say Brunson deserves a statue outside MSG, but it was Landry Shamet who sent the Knicks to overtime with a three-pointer that bounced in and out, similar to the Haliburton shot. In all seriousness, Brunson delivered an all-time performance finishing with 38 points, five rebounds, and six assists."
"When was the last time you've heard a team trail by 22 points with seven minutes left, just to win by 11? MSG was spoiled. The Knicks stunned Cleveland behind the brilliance of Jalen Brunson, taking Game 1, 115-104. The Knicks outscored the Cavaliers 44-11 in the final 12:40 between regulation and overtime, one of the most improbable wins ever."
"Truly heartbreaking for Donovan Mitchell, who carried the Cavs throughout the game, finishing his night with 29 points and a career-high six steals. However, the Knicks' surging comeback awoke their defense, holding the All-Star guard to just three points over his final 14 minutes of play. Directly out of the gate, the Knicks showcased a concerning amount of rust, with the moral of the story being their ice-cold shooting, as they struggled to pull"
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