New York Knicks 94, Cleveland Cavaliers 109
NBA · 2026-02-24 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated New York Knicks 109–94 on 2026-02-24 in NBA play, a 15-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:51 swung win probability 60% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 26 | 28 | 11 | 29 | 94 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 35 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 109 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:51 swung win probability 60% → 88%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q3 11-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 0:51 (win probability 60% → 88% for the home side).
- Shot 46.5% eFG vs a 55.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-11.
- Outscored 22-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q2 0:51 | 60% → 88% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q4 11:23 | 96% → 100% |