Knicks
CavaliersThe New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97 on Saturday, November 7, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.
The Knicks led 63-53 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 37-26. The biggest lead for the Knicks was 19 points; the Cavaliers led by as many as 6.
Top performers
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points on 12-of-25 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 points and 13 rebounds. For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell had 37 points on 13-of-22 shooting, including 5 3-pointers. Evan Mobley added 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Double-double: Karl-Anthony Towns (29 points and 13 rebounds).
- Donovan Mitchell (CLE): 37 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 13-22 FG, 37 MIN
- Jalen Brunson (NYK): 31 PTS, 6 REB, 9 AST, 12-25 FG, 34 MIN
- Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK): 29 PTS, 13 REB, 3 AST, 11-21 FG, 34 MIN
- OG Anunoby (NYK): 15 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 4-13 FG, 34 MIN
- Evan Mobley (CLE): 12 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST, 5-11 FG, 33 MIN
- Peyton Watson (CLE): 12 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 5-11 FG, 29 MIN
By the numbers
The Knicks shot 42.7% from the field (41-of-96) and went 14-of-44 from three-point range; the Cavaliers shot 42.7% and went 16-of-50 from deep. The Knicks won the rebounding battle 49-40. Assists: Knicks 27, Cavaliers 23.
Context
The Knicks improved to 5-4 with their third straight win, while the Cavaliers fell to 5-5. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Knicks visit the Pacers on Friday, Nov 13; the Cavaliers visit the Heat on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,432 at Rocket Arena. Officials: Ed Malloy, Zach Zarba and Ashley Moyer-Gleich.