New York Knicks chase fifth straight win over Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers meet New York Knicks at Rocket Arena, Tuesday 11:00am (NBA). New York Knicks have won the last four against Cleveland Cavaliers.
The big picture
Cleveland Cavaliers come in 17th on the ladder; New York Knicks are 14th. New York Knicks are the side higher up the table.
Cleveland Cavaliers are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 119.2 points for and 114.7 against.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
Cleveland Cavaliers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia 76ers 119–95.
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Head to head
These sides have met 98 times on our records since 2001: Cleveland Cavaliers 55, New York Knicks 43.
Last time out (2025-26, Postseason), New York Knicks won 130–93 at Rocket Arena.
New York Knicks have won the last four against Cleveland Cavaliers.
Biggest margin between these two: Cleveland Cavaliers by 37 points in 2024-25 (142–105).
Players to watch
For Cleveland Cavaliers, watch Donovan Mitchell (22.6 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27) and Evan Mobley (19.1 points a game, 72 rebounds in 2026-27).
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Rocket Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers have won 15 of their last 20 at Rocket Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Knicks have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
