Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat New York Knicks 109–94 — Full Box Score & Player Stats
The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the New York Knicks on Tuesday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, pulling away with a big third quarter to win 109–94. The Cavs led by as many as 20 points and never trailed by more than 2. James Harden delivered a strong showing in his return to the spotlight, while Donovan Mitchell did enough to pace Cleveland throughout.
Final Score & Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 35 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 109 |
| New York Knicks | 26 | 28 | 11 | 29 | 94 |
The decisive blow came in the third quarter, where Cleveland outscored New York 23–11 to blow the game open. The Knicks were never able to recover despite a decent final quarter.
James Harden Stats — Cleveland Cavaliers
James Harden was arguably Cleveland's most efficient player on the night, turning in a composed and impactful performance off the bench.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Points | 20 |
| Field Goals | 8/18 (44.4%) |
| 3-Pointers | 4/7 (57.1%) |
| Rebounds | 2 |
| Assists | 4 |
| Turnovers | 3 |
| +/- | +10 |
Harden knocked down 4 of 7 threes and added 3 fast break points. His 57.1% shooting from deep was the most impressive individual shooting line of the night for the Cavaliers.
Donovan Mitchell Stats — Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell was the team's leading scorer but had a mixed shooting night, relying heavily on free throws to fuel his point total.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Points | 23 |
| Field Goals | 5/18 (27.8%) |
| 3-Pointers | 2/8 (25.0%) |
| Free Throws | 11/14 (78.6%) |
| Rebounds | 5 |
| Assists | 4 |
| Steals | 3 |
| +/- | +21 |
Mitchell's +21 was the best plus-minus on the floor. He drew 6 fouls and converted 11 free throws to stay productive despite a tough shooting night from the field.
Jarrett Allen Stats — Cleveland Cavaliers
Jarrett Allen was a force in the paint and delivered a brilliant efficient game against the Knicks frontcourt.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Points | 19 |
| Field Goals | 7/8 (87.5%) |
| Rebounds | 10 (double-double) |
| Assists | 1 |
| Blocks | 2 |
| Steals | 1 |
| +/- | +11 |
Allen shot 87.5% from the floor and scored 14 of his 19 points in the paint. He grabbed a double-double and was Cleveland's most dominant interior presence all game.
New York Knicks — Top Performers
The Knicks had no shortage of individual effort but shot just 27% from three (10/37) and committed 17 turnovers, which proved fatal.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 20 | 1 | 4 | 31.6% |
| Mikal Bridges | 18 | 4 | 2 | 35.3% |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 14 | 7 | 2 | 100% (5/5) |
| Mitchell Robinson | 11 | 16 | 1 | 83.3% |
Mitchell Robinson had a monster rebounding game with 16 boards (8 offensive) and KAT went a perfect 5-of-5 from the field, but it was not enough with Brunson and the perimeter struggling badly against Cleveland's defense.
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | CLE | NYK |
|---|---|---|
| FG% | 42.5% | 40.7% |
| 3P% | 37.1% | 27.0% |
| Rebounds | 58 | 58 |
| Assists | 23 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 17 |
| Points off TOs | 17 | 10 |
| Biggest Lead | 20 | 2 |
Cleveland's 11-steal night and the Knicks' 17 turnovers ultimately told the full story. The Cavs converted those mistakes into 17 points off turnovers, while New York could only manage 10. Cleveland improves with the win and host Milwaukee tomorrow night, where they are currently 75.6% favorites.
