Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Final Score: Cavs Dominate 109–94 — James Harden and Donovan Mitchell Lead the Way
The Cleveland Cavaliers handled the New York Knicks with authority on Tuesday night, winning 109–94 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. James Harden delivered one of his strongest performances as a Cavalier, Donovan Mitchell led the team in scoring, and Jarrett Allen was nearly perfect from the field. Here is the full Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers match player stats breakdown.
Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
The Cavs took control early and never looked back. Cleveland jumped out to a 35–26 lead after the first quarter and turned a tight halftime margin into a blowout with a dominant 23–11 third quarter that put the game firmly out of reach.
| Quarter | Cavaliers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 35 | 26 |
| Q2 | 25 | 28 |
| Q3 | 23 | 11 |
| Q4 | 26 | 29 |
| Final | 109 | 94 |
Cleveland's biggest lead of the night was 20 points, and the Cavs scored 17 points off turnovers against a Knicks team that coughed the ball up 17 times total.
James Harden Stats: Strong Night for the Cavaliers Guard
James Harden stats for Tuesday's game were a season highlight. Harden finished with 20 points on 8-of-18 shooting, converting 4 of his 7 three-point attempts for an impressive 57.1% from deep. He added 4 assists, 2 rebounds, and 3 fast break points, posting a plus-10 on the night. Harden's efficiency and shot selection were sharp throughout, and his four three-pointers helped stretch the Knicks' defense consistently.
Donovan Mitchell Stats: Led Cavs in Scoring Despite Tough Shooting Night
Donovan Mitchell stats showed his usual attacking style even on a tough shooting night. Mitchell led Cleveland with 23 points, drawing 14 free throws and converting 11. He also recorded 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, finishing with a plus-21 on the floor. Mitchell's ability to get to the line kept the offense humming even when his 5-of-18 field goal shooting frustrated.
Jarrett Allen Stats: Near-Perfect Efficiency at the Rim
Jarrett Allen stats were the most efficient of any player in the game. Allen posted 19 points on a remarkable 7-of-8 shooting, grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double, blocked 2 shots, and added 2 assists. He went 5-of-7 from the free-throw line and scored 14 of his points in the paint. Allen finished with an 87.5% field goal percentage — the highest of any starter.
Cleveland Cavaliers Full Player Stats
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 23 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27.8% |
| James Harden | 20 | 2 | 4 | — | 44.4% |
| Jarrett Allen | 19 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 87.5% |
| Dean Wade | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 44.4% |
| Dennis Schroder | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 16.7% |
Dean Wade was a standout contributor off the bench with 11 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 three-pointers on 60% shooting.
New York Knicks Player Stats: Brunson and Bridges Couldn't Close the Gap
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 20 points but shot just 31.6% from the field on 19 attempts. Mikal Bridges added 18 points, and Mitchell Robinson recorded a double-double with 11 points and 16 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns went a perfect 5-of-5 from the field for 14 points but turned the ball over 5 times — a costly night that contributed to New York's collapse in the third quarter.
Where to Watch Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers — Next Meeting
Tuesday's game was broadcast on ESPN and available via the NBA League Pass. The Cavs' next game is Wednesday, February 26, at Milwaukee, with tip-off at 8:00 PM ET. The two sides could meet again in the playoffs, as Cleveland sits firmly atop the Eastern Conference standings entering the homestretch of the regular season.
