New York takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 8 p. m.
EDT LINE: Knicks -6. 5; over/under is 214. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Knicks lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Knicks won the last matchup 115-104 in overtime on Wednesday, led by 38 points from Jalen Brunson. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 29. The Knicks are 35-17 against Eastern Conference opponents.
New York is 9-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Cavaliers are 33-19 in conference games. Cleveland ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference shooting 36.
0% from 3-point range. The Knicks' 14. 2 made 3-pointers per game this season are the same per game average that the Cavaliers give up.