Knicks produce 18-point surge in win over Cavaliers

The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 22, 2026, taking a 2-0 series lead. The Knicks scored 18 unanswered points after the game was tied 53-53, extending their winning streak to nine games. Josh Hart led the team with a playoff career-high 26 points including five three-pointers, while Jalen Brunson contributed 19 points and 14 assists.