Charles Barkley Calls Cavaliers 'Dummies' For 'Choke Job' Against Knicks
Summary
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a playoff game to the New York Knicks after leading by 22 points late in the fourth quarter. Charles Barkley called the Cavaliers’ performance a "choke job," criticizing their late-game strategy and praising Knicks guard Jalen Brunson for his strong play.Key Facts
- The Cavaliers led the Knicks by 22 points with under eight minutes left in the fourth quarter of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- The Knicks scored an 18-1 run late in the game to tie it and force overtime.
- The Knicks won in overtime 115-104, marking their biggest comeback in playoff history.
- Jalen Brunson played a key role, scoring 13 points during the Knicks’ late run and was named the 2024-25 NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
- Charles Barkley called the Cavaliers’ end-of-game performance a "choke job" on ESPN’s "Inside the NBA."
- Barkley said the Cavaliers stopped passing the ball well and played one-on-one in the last minutes.
- The Cavaliers will play the Knicks again at Madison Square Garden less than 24 hours later.
- Barkley criticized the Cavaliers for their poor game finish, which is unusual for him to say on TV.
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