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The New York Knicks will try to keep rolling Saturday night when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the 2026 Eastern Conference finals, carrying a 2-0 series lead.
Mike Brown's team is also riding a nine-game playoff winning streak. An amazing feat considering all but one win came by a double-digit margin.
New York took control of the series with a 109-93 win in Game 2 behind 26 points from Josh Hart. The Knicks have not lost in exactly a month and have surged behind a balanced offense led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, who has been a quiet piece to the Knicks output. Towns has averaged 6.9 assists over the past nine playoff games.
Cleveland faces a must-win scenario after letting Game 1 slip away and falling behind again in Game 2 despite 26 points from Donovan Mitchell. Evan Mobley continues to anchor the frontcourt, but the Cavaliers need a stronger all-around effort to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole before the series shifts deeper into Cleveland.
Game 3 will take place on Saturday May 23 from the Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off will be at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers live updates, highlights from NBA playoffs Game 3
1st Quarter-7:05: Cavs surge and get close, but the Knicks get a series of midrange jump shots from Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby to maintain their three-point lead.
1st Quarter-9:15: After a sleepwalking start by the Cavs, they pull within 2 on back to back Jarrett Allen points in the paint (layup, dunk).
1st Quarter-10:06: The Knicks jump out to a quick 9-1 run. Including a Karl Anthony Town three point shot to start the game.
How to Watch Game 3 Eastern Conference Finals: New York Knicks (2-0) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Saturday, May 23
Tip-off: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ABC (Available on Fubo TV)
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