Jalen Brunson leads Knicks past Cavaliers 109-97 in Eastern Conference rematch
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Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 to help the New York Knicks secure a 109-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 7 at Rocket Arena. Brunson's scoring burst in the second quarter helped the Knicks turn a narrow deficit into a commanding lead, scoring 18 points in just over four minutes. The game served as a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, where the Knicks swept the Cavaliers. Despite Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell scoring a season-high 37 points, the Cavs could not overcome their injury-depleted roster, missing key players like Jarrett Allen. The Knicks improved to 5-4, marking their first time above.500 this season as defending champions.
- •Brunson scored 18 points in a four-minute stretch of the second quarter.
- •Knicks outscored Cavs 26-11 after trailing by five points.
- •Cavaliers played without Jarrett Allen and other rotation players.
- •Knicks improve to 5-4, Cavs drop to 5-5 after the game.
- •Next, Knicks host Milwaukee; Cavaliers face Charlotte.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson scores 31 to power Knicks past Cavs 109-97 in rematch of last year's Eastern finalists
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Cavs in ECF rematch
"The Cleveland Cavaliers had a five-point lead, a long injury list and no rest. Jalen Brunson took care of the lead. Brunson scored 18 points in a little more than four minutes of the second quarter, turning a competitive evening into a showcase for the Knicks’ captain as New York built an 88-70 lead through three quarters against Cleveland at Rocket Arena on Saturday. The Knicks (5-4) went on ...
"CLEVELAND (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 and the New York Knicks made big plays when they needed them in a 109-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night in a rematch between last year's Eastern Conference finalists.Brunson scored 18 straight in the second quarter to help the defending NBA champions take control.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 3:37 AMJalen Brunson scores 31 to power Knicks past Cavs 109-97 in rematch of last year's Eastern finalists
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 and the New York Knicks made big plays when they needed them in a 109-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night in a rematch between last year's Eastern Conference finalists.Brunson scored 18 straight in the second quarter to help the defending NBA champions take control.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 3:33 AMJalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Cavs in ECF rematch
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a five-point lead, a long injury list and no rest. Jalen Brunson took care of the lead. Brunson scored 18 points in a little more than four minutes of the second quarter, turning a competitive evening into a showcase for the Knicks’ captain as New York built an 88-70 lead through three quarters against Cleveland at Rocket Arena on Saturday. The Knicks (5-4) went on ...
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