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Cleveland Cavaliers Overcome New York Knicks in a Fierce Battle at Madison Square Garden

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their unbeaten streak, moving to 4-0, after securing a victory against the New York Knicks with a final score of 110-104. The Knicks now stand at 1-2 for the season. This game showcased the Cavaliers' resilience and strategic gameplay, overcoming challenges to maintain their lead.


NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 28: Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks goes up for the rebound during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 28, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE  (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Key Highlights from the Game


The Cavaliers demonstrated a strong performance across all quarters, with significant contributions from key players. Darius Garland stood out with an impressive 34 points, bolstering the team's offense alongside his three assists and three rebounds. His shooting accuracy was remarkable, hitting 63 percent of his field goals and maintaining perfect free throw stats.


Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen were pivotal in both defense and offense for the Cavs. Mobley contributed 17 points and eight rebounds while showcasing his defensive skills with three blocks. Allen dominated under the basket with 15 points and an outstanding total of 15 rebounds.


NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks shoots a free throw during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 28, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE  (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Donovan Mitchell also played a crucial role in this victory by adding 25 points to the scoreboard along with five assists, demonstrating his ability to be both a scorer and playmaker for Cleveland.


New York Knicks' Efforts


Despite falling short, the New York Knicks showed tenacity throughout the game. They managed to secure more total rebounds than Cleveland (51 vs. 49) but struggled with turnovers which ultimately affected their momentum.


NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 28: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks on October 28, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE  (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The second quarter was particularly strong for New York as they scored 34 points, briefly giving them an edge over Cleveland before halftime. However, they couldn't sustain this performance against Cleveland's aggressive defense led by Mobley's blocking prowess.


Looking Ahead


The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to host Los Angeles Lakers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on October 30th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on SportsNet LA or FDSOH networks as both teams prepare for another exciting matchup in front of a home crowd eager to see if their team can continue its winning streak into late October.


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