Cleveland Cavaliers Dominate Second Half, Secure Win Over New York Knicks

Casey Halston

Published: February 25, 2026 3:48 AM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers Dominate Second Half, Secure Win Over New York Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers showcased an impressive performance, securing a commanding 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks. This game took place on Tuesday night, with standout contributions from key players.

Cavs’ Notable Performances

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 23 points, while James Harden added 20 points to the scoreboard. Jarrett Allen made a significant impact with a double-double, recording 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Knicks Struggle in the Second Half

The New York Knicks, despite a valiant effort from Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges, who scored 20 and 18 points respectively, fell short. Mitchell Robinson stood out on the boards, grabbing 15 rebounds.

Shooting Statistics

The Knicks shot 35 out of 86 from the field.
Brunson and Bridges combined for just 12 out of 36 shooting.
New York struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 10 of 37 attempts, translating to a 27% success rate.

Cavaliers Take Control

At halftime, the Cavaliers held a narrow lead of 60-54. However, they dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Knicks 23-11. New York struggled significantly, making only 3 of 24 shots during that period.

This marked the Knicks’ worst shooting quarter since their performance against Boston in 2018, where they went 3 of 20 in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers last achieved such a defensive feat against the Minnesota Timberwolves, allowing only 2 of 20 field goals.

Game Highlights

Cleveland surged ahead with a 13-2 run late in the third quarter, extending their lead to as much as 20 points in the fourth. Their largest advantage peaked at 98-78.

Upcoming Games

New York Knicks: Scheduled to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Will also compete against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a three-game road trip.

This victory places the Cavaliers and Knicks at a tied record of 37-22, both sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference. However, the Knicks have a slight head-to-head tiebreaker advantage from their earlier matchups this season.