Cavaliers vs Knicks final score, results: Knicks come back from a 22-point deficit to win Game 1

Cavaliers vs Knicks final score, results: Knicks come back from a 22-point deficit to win Game 1 originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New York Knicks erase a 22-point deficit in the 4th quarter to take Game 1 in overtime 115-104.

Cleveland held a lead for the majority of this game. The second half included a 3rd quarter 'Cavalanche' that began to feel insurmountable. The explanation to how the Cavaliers could blow a 22-point 4th quarter lead came down to turnovers and an improved 3P% when New York needed it.

At halftime, the Knicks were collectively shooting 11% from three. By the end of the game, they ended with a respectable 32%. Cleveland also committed eight turnovers in the last 13 minutes of the 4th quarter and overtime.

Despite how the game went for the first three and a half quarters, the Knicks did what was expected and won Game 1 to maintain home court advantage. Whether it was fatigue after a 7 game series for Cleveland or determination by New York, the Cavs find themselves down 0-1 in the series after a game they should have won. NBA PLAYOFFS HQ: Live scores | Full schedule | Updated bracket Cavaliers vs.