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The Knicks never stop crashing, and the Cavs haven't been able to handle that during their four matchups with New York this season. If the playoffs are a ...

And in the rush to keep track of that size, plus Hart, you can lose track of New York’s shooters. The Cavs have more talent than New York. That’s what the Knicks are counting on. Sims and Hart called those moments “demoralizing” for defenses. If nobody recovers to Robinson – or Sims, or Isaiah Hartenstein or Julius Randle – he’ll dunk home the miss. [Caesars Ohio Sportsbook](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/caesars/) is open for bets now that Ohio sports betting has launched. Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, all of whom attempt shots from “floater range” (between four and 14 feet) more often than 86% of NBA players. Both Brunson (50%) and Quickley (51%) make at least half of those shots, which further complicates the rim protector’s plight. Or they could prioritize the ball handler, thus leaving a New York big in good position to grab the miss. Hart said perimeter players aren’t used to focusing on rim vultures like himself, and he takes advantage. For starters, New York ranks eighth in 3-point attempts this season, which can lead to long rebounds. Robinson, who averages 4.2 offensive rebounds per game and grabbed nine during Friday’s 130-116 win over Cleveland, is one of five Knicks who averages at least 1.8.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 48 points and the New York Knicks moved closer to a playoff berth while waiting for All-Star Julius ...

… New York is one of five East teams — and four in the Atlantic Division — with a winning road record. The 14th-year veteran fell out of the rotation in December and has only played 141 seconds in 2023. The record of 91 is shared by Utah and Denver (1982), and Miami and Washington (2021). Leading by three, the Knicks outscored the Cavs 14-2 to open the fourth and some breathing room in a game played at a frenetic pace. Brunson missed a floater in the final seconds that would have given him 50 points. New York hopes he’ll be back for the postseason and a potential first-round matchup against the Cavs.

April 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.. The Cavaliers and Knicks are on a collision course to meet in the first round of the playoffs. If the game played March ...

The Knicks are 23-16 on the road. Brunson scored 33 points in the first half, seven in the third quarter and eight in the fourth when the Knicks pulled away from a 105-102 lead after three quarters. They scored only 14 in the fourth while hitting only 5 of 19 shots. The things we have to do defensively in order to be successful, we did not do those things tonight. There wasn’t enough accepting challenges and defending the guy in front of us tonight.” If the game played March 31 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is an example of what to expect, that collision is going to be more than a fender bender.

Jalen Brunson issued a statement after dropping 48 points in the New York Knicks win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

[Tom Thibodeau](https://heavy.com/tag/tom-thibodeau/) also took some time out of his post-game press conference to discuss his [star guard’s performance. [Thibodeau said.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yua9EpyQjr4) “And so he’s had big scoring nights. [Donovan Mitchell](https://heavy.com/tag/donovan-mitchell/) after they spent last summer hoping to see him suiting up for the Knickerbockers this year. He’s had a player of the month in the NBA. The biggest thing is he had 50, but he had nine assists; at the end of the day, that’s the standout. So he’s had stretches where he’s done everything. And at first and I got to my spot. You know, 50 is, is great, and that’s a lot of work to put in, but being able to get everybody else involved, I think that’s what I took away the most. [Mitchell said.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Ez7myjZNg&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fheavy.com%2F&feature=emb_logo) “He’s just shifty; he can get to his spots in different ways. “They gave me a lot of confidence. My coaching staff gave us a lot of confidence in anything I do on the court. [New York Knicks](https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-knicks/) overcame the [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://heavy.com/sports/cleveland-cavaliers/) on March 31, [Jalen Brunson](https://heavy.com/tag/jalen-brunson/) had a career-scoring night, dropping 48 points to help will his team to victory.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 48 points and the New York Knicks moved closer to a playoff berth while waiting for All-Star Julius ...

Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who entered the game having lost three of their previous five games and clinging to the final spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. The Grizzlies eventually built a 22-point lead early in the fourth quarter following Bane’s steal under the Clippers’ basket and a driving layup. Corey Kispert scored a career-high 27 points for Washington, but did not manage a shot attempt in the fourth until the final minute. Bridges surpassed 40 points for the second time in three games and the third time since coming to the Nets in February. Josh Giddey added 21 points and seven rebounds for Oklahoma City. The Sixers made 30 of 39 shots (77%) in the first half and raced to a 24-point lead that nearly evaporated. James Bouknight had 22 points behind six 3-pointers to lead the Hornets. Washington, who scored a career-high 43 points Tuesday night in a 137-134 win over Oklahoma City, left in the second quarter with a sprained foot and did not return. Embiid, though, steadied the 76ers with a jumper and PJ Tucker buried a 3 that gave them some breathing room. Phoenix traded for the 13-time All-Star in a deadline deal in February. New York hopes he’ll be back for the postseason and a potential first-round matchup against the Cavs. Dorrian Finney-Smith added 19 points in his best game with the Nets, who led by only four at halftime before outscoring the Hawks 42-24 in the third quarter to open a 101-79 lead.

With Julius Randle out, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson stepped up with 48 points to lead a win over the Cavaliers, a possible playoff preview.

“It was the heat of the moment. The record of 91 is shared by Utah and Denver (1982), and Miami and Washington (2021). Leading by three, the Knicks outscored the Cavs 14-2 to open the fourth and get some breathing room in a game played at a frenetic pace. “We need to feel it and be ready to use it when the time comes. He missed a floater in the final seconds that would have given him 50 points. “They had confidence in me and the ball just went through the hole,” said Brunson, who scored 44 in a loss to Milwaukee on Jan. They played to the buzzer. New York hopes he’ll be back for the postseason and a potential first-round matchup against the Cavs. “I just kept shooting with confidence and that’s just how it went.” [Jalen Brunson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30604/jalen-brunson) did that, and more. Obviously, we control our destiny and we’ll probably see these guys in two weeks. He’s nicked up a little bit, but he’s a machine.

New York's point guard scored a career-high 48 points and the Knicks moved closer to a playoff berth while waiting for Randle to get healthy, outrunning the ...

The Cavs hosted the New York Knicks and were dealt a 130-116 loss. Following the contest, Cavs star Donovan Mitchell discussed how the game was an ...

Unless something fairly dramatic takes place, the Cavs and Knicks will face off in the first round. Though the Cavs scored 47 points in the first quarter alone, the Knicks defense clamped down substantially by the end of the game. With Friday’s loss in the books, the Cavs now have just four games left on their regular season schedule. I think it opened some of our guys’ eyes to the level of physicality, the level of every possession.” “I think that’s something that some of the guys have to just get used to at the end of the day. 3 seed](https://cavaliersnation.com/2023/03/28/report-cavs-know-exactly-where-they-are-in-standings-and-have-their-eyes-on-no-3-seed/) [J.B.