Cleveland Cavaliers 93, New York Knicks 109
NBA · 2026-05-21 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 109–93 on 2026-05-21 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 18-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:35 swung win probability 56% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 27 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 93 |
| New York Knicks | 24 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 109 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:35 swung win probability 56% → 100%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q3 21-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at Q3 5:35 (win probability 56% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q1 9:44 | 74% → 48% |
| New York Knicks | 18–0 | Q3 5:35 | 56% → 100% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 10–0 | Q4 8:59 | 100% → 93% |