New York Knicks 130, Cleveland Cavaliers 93
NBA · 2026-05-25 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 130–93 on 2026-05-25 in NBA play, a 37-point result. A 20-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:20 swung win probability 42% → 1%. 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 | 38 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 130 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 93 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 20-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:20 swung win probability 42% → 1%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q1 26-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 20-0 run ending at Q2 9:20 (win probability 42% → 1% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 9–0 | Q1 4:41 | 68% → 36% |
| New York Knicks | 20–0 | Q2 9:20 | 42% → 1% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q2 6:08 | 2% → 0% |
| New York Knicks | 12–0 | Q3 6:53 | 3% → 0% |
| New York Knicks | 12–0 | Q4 5:41 | 0% → 0% |