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New York beat Cleveland 121-108 in Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead, marking the Knicks’ 10th straight playoff win and the first time they led from start to finish. Brunson scored 30, while Bridges and Anunoby combined for 43, as the Cavs struggled from 3 and at the foul line. The Knicks dominated transition, limited Cleveland’s paint touches, and forced turnovers, setting up a potential Finals push with Game 4 looming.
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.
The Knicks enter the East Final after a dominant offensive run, with their multi-positional scoring keeping opponents on the back foot, while the Cavaliers’ path has been tougher and hinge on Donovan Mitchell’s scoring and Cleveland’s ball-screen attack. The series projection leans toward Knicks in six, but Cleveland’s depth, health considerations (Anunoby’s status) and how well New York defends ball-screens against Towns/Brunson will shape the outcome.