Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtime
Summary
The New York Knicks came back from being 22 points behind to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Jalen Brunson scored 38 points and helped lead the comeback, while Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 29 points.Key Facts
- The Knicks were down 93-71 with about 8 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
- Jalen Brunson scored 38 points and led an 18-1 run to help the Knicks tie the game.
- The game went into overtime after Cleveland missed a last-second three-pointer.
- In overtime, the Knicks scored the first nine points to secure the win.
- Mikal Bridges scored 18 points, and OG Anunoby returned from injury to add 13 points.
- Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points for the Cavaliers; James Harden scored 15.
- The Knicks will host Game Two with a chance to go up 2-0 in the series.
- In the Western Conference finals, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in double overtime, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 41 points.
- This is the first time both conference finals first games have gone into overtime in NBA history.
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