The NBA Eastern Finals shift to Cleveland with New York holding a commanding 2-0 lead. The Cavaliers now face must-win pressure at home, while the Knicks aim to tighten their grip on the series.
NEW YORK KNICKS @ CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
Odds: NY $2.15 / CLE $1.73
East Finals – Game 3 (NY leads series 2-0)
New York posted a +6.4 season differential and allowed just 110.1 OPPG. Cleveland averaged 119.5 PPG but concede 115.4 per game. The Cavaliers’ 27-14 home record provides structure, but New York’s defensive discipline has dictated tempo through two games.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NY | 53 | 29 | 30-10 | 23-19 |
| CLE | 52 | 30 | 27-14 | 25-16 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| NY | 116.5 | 110.1 | +6.4 | 226.6 |
| CLE | 119.5 | 115.4 | +4.1 | 234.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| NY | OVER | NY |
| +2.5 | 213.5 | 121-108 |
The New York Knicks head to Rocket Arena for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals holding a commanding 2-0 series lead after another dominant defensive display in Game 2. New York controlled the paint 58-40 and continued its incredible postseason form behind Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson, extending its winning streak to nine straight games. Cleveland now returns home facing enormous pressure despite owning a strong 6-1 playoff home record, with Donovan Mitchell once again expected to carry the offensive load alongside Evan Mobley and James Harden.
Team Trends
- The Knicks have won each of their last 9 games.
- 7 of the Cavaliers’ last 8 home games against the Knicks have gone UNDER the total points line.
- The Cavaliers have won the first half in 8 of their last 9 Eastern Conference Finals home games.
- The Knicks have covered the line in each of their last 5 playoff games against the Cavaliers.
Player Trends
- James Harden – Made 3+ threes in 8 of his last 9 home appearances.
- OG Anunoby – Made 3+ threes in each of his last 5 road appearances.
- Evan Mobley – Recorded 4+ assists in each of the Cavaliers’ last 3 Game 3 appearances of a playoff series.
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Recorded 7+ assists in each of the Knicks’ last 4 road games.
- Jalen Brunson – Recorded 6+ assists in each of the Knicks’ last 5 games.
- Donovan Mitchell – Recorded 4+ assists in 9 of his last 10 home appearances against the Knicks.
- James Harden – Scored 15+ points in each of his last 35 home appearances against teams with a winning record.
- OG Anunoby – Scored 22+ points in each of his last 5 road appearances.
- Mikal Bridges – Scored 10+ points in 21 of his last 22 appearances against the Cavaliers.
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Scored 18+ points in 9 of his last 10 Conference Finals appearances.
- Donovan Mitchell – Scored 25+ points in 10 of his last 11 appearances against the Knicks.
- Jalen Brunson – Scored 26+ points in each of the Knicks’ last 4 Game 3 appearances when leading a series 2-0.
- Josh Hart – Recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Knicks’ last 9 Game 3 appearances of a playoff series.
- Donovan Mitchell – Recorded 4+ rebounds in each of the Cavaliers’ last 9 games.
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Recorded 12+ rebounds in each of the Knicks’ last 4 Game 3 appearances of a playoff series.
- Mitchell Robinson – Recorded 4+ rebounds in each of his last 15 appearances against the Cavaliers.
PICK – OVER 213.5 TOTAL POINTS
