Brunson erupts as Knicks ride late surge to steal Game 1 vs Cavaliers
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Rested Knicks trailed by 22 in the fourth before Jalen Brunson’s 38 points sparked a staggering rally, aided by Landry Shamet’s timely defense and scoring; New York outscored Cleveland 44-11 over the final 12:45 of regulation and prevailed 115-104 in overtime to take a 1-0 lead in the East Final.
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