The New York Knicks faced a tough battle against the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling short despite a promising start. The Knicks led by as many as 15 points in the first half, fueled by OG Anunoby's impressive 19 points. However, the Cavaliers' dominance emerged after halftime, holding the Knicks to poor shooting percentages and capitalizing on their defensive lapses.

Donovan Mitchell shone for Cleveland, scoring 27 points in just 28 minutes, while the Knicks struggled to maintain momentum as they shot just 1-of-15 from three-point range in the second half. With their playoff hopes still alive, the Knicks need to regroup, especially with a rematch against the Cavaliers approaching on April 11.