Jalen Brunson leads 22-point comeback as Knicks steal Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 from Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime

New York closes game on 44-11 run

5/20/2026, 3:10 AM
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) during the third quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) during the third quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Spike Lee congratulates New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Spike Lee congratulates New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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