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Knicks Take 3-0 Lead, Beat Cavs 121-108

5/24/2026

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Knicks Lead 3-0

Knicks beat Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3, giving New York a 3-0 Eastern Conference Finals lead.
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points with six assists as Evan Mobley posted 24 and Donovan Mitchell added 23 despite a 9-of-21 shooting night and early exit.
The 0-3 deficit, a series loss never overturned in 164 NBA attempts, prompted coach Kenny Atkinson to note the Knicks were more physical and energetic.

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Brunson Billboard

Nike posted a “TOO MUCH TO PROCESS” billboard with Jalen Brunson at Madison Square Garden.
The sign turned a Sixers jab into a taunt aimed at the Cavaliers.
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said the process was right and urged more rim bigs, drawn fouls and transition play instead of three-point reliance.
Robinson’s free-throw woes limited his impact while Shamet said the Knicks’ defensive mindset is the team’s true strength.

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Cavaliers Favored

Cavaliers entered Game 3 as 2.5-point favorites with a 1.69× PrizePicks payout if they win.
Both the Knicks and Cavaliers listed clean injury reports for Game 3.
Game 3 tipped off at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC, with ESPN and NBC also broadcasting.
The Cavaliers are 6-1 at home this postseason.
The NBA returned to NBC and Peacock after a 24-year hiatus, offering video recaps on the NBA on NBC YouTube channel.

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Knicks Lead 3-0

Knicks beat Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3, giving New York a 3-0 Eastern Conference Finals lead.
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points with six assists as Evan Mobley posted 24 and Donovan Mitchell added 23 despite a 9-of-21 shooting night and early exit.
The 0-3 deficit, a series loss never overturned in 164 NBA attempts, prompted coach Kenny Atkinson to note the Knicks were more physical and energetic.

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