Cavaliers Secure Victory Against Knicks
In a decisive second half, the Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 109-94 victory against the New York Knicks at home on Tuesday night, propelled by Donovan Mitchell’s 23 points and James Harden’s 20 points. The win marked the Cavaliers’ eighth victory in their last nine outings. Jarrett Allen also made significant contributions, recording 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Knicks Struggle Offensively
For the visiting Knicks, Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges both tallied 20 and 18 points, respectively, while Mitchell Robinson’s effort on the boards culminated in 15 rebounds, just shy of his season high. However, New York struggled offensively, converting only 35 of 86 shot attempts and managing a mere 27% from three-point land, making only 10 out of 37 attempts.
Eastern Conference Standings
Both teams currently hold a 37-22 record, placing them tied for third in the Eastern Conference. Nonetheless, the Knicks possess a head-to-head tiebreaker advantage after winning two of their three matchups this season.
Other Game Highlights
In other games, the Philadelphia 76ers triumphed over the Indiana Pacers 135-114, bolstered by Joel Embiid’s return with 27 points and Tyrese Maxey’s impressive 32 points. The 76ers exhibited dominance, especially in the paint, where they outscored the Pacers 82-52.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks overcame the Brooklyn Nets 123-114, benefiting from a solid performance by Marvin Bagley III with 22 points. The Mavericks, who had faced travel disruptions due to a blizzard, managed a strong start with 76 points in the first half, marking their second consecutive win after a ten-game slump.
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their winning form by defeating the Toronto Raptors 116-107, with Cason Wallace matching a career-high of 27 points in a game without their star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
In Atlanta, the Hawks rolled past the Washington Wizards 119-98, highlighted by Jonathan Kuminga’s debut performance of 27 points. This win came during a pivotal game for Trae Young as he returned to Atlanta, although he remains sidelined as part of a trade with the Wizards earlier this season.
Other notable performances included the Charlotte Hornets, who defeated the Chicago Bulls 131-99, and the New Orleans Pelicans triumphed over the injury-stricken Golden State Warriors, edging them 113-109. Despite missing key players due to injuries, the Bucks managed a solid 128-117 win against the Miami Heat, led by Kevin Porter Jr.’s season-high 32 points, halting Miami’s three-game winning streak. Lastly, the Boston Celtics edged the Phoenix Suns 97-81, using a strong third quarter to secure their fourth straight win, despite being shorthanded without All-Star Jaylen Brown.
