New York Knicks chase fifth straight win over Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks meet Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden, Thursday 11:30am (NBA). New York Knicks have won the last four against Cleveland Cavaliers.
The big picture
New York Knicks come in 14th on the ladder; Cleveland Cavaliers are 17th. New York Knicks have the higher position to protect.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Cleveland Cavaliers are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 119.2 points for and 114.7 against.
Form
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Cleveland Cavaliers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia 76ers 119–95.
Head to head
These sides have met 98 times on our records since 2001: New York Knicks 43, Cleveland Cavaliers 55.
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: New York Knicks by 37 points in 2025-26 (130–93).
Players to watch
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).
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).
At Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks have won 16 of their last 21 at Madison Square Garden.
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.
