New York Knicks 121, Cleveland Cavaliers 108
NBA · 2026-05-23 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 121–108 on 2026-05-23 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:38 swung win probability 52% → 18%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 37 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 121 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 108 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:38 swung win probability 52% → 18%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q1 27-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 0:38 (win probability 52% → 18% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q2 0:38 | 52% → 18% |