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We\u2019re bringing you the best of the 2026 NBA Playoffs<\/a>, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from Saturday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n What We Know About Saturday\u2019s Matchup<\/p>\n -Knicks Lead Series, 2-0: New York was lucky to escape in Game 1, but they took care of business in Game 2. The Cavaliers blew a 21-point lead in the fourth quarter of Game 1, but the Knicks won Game 2, 109-93.<\/p>\n -New York has won nine straight playoff games: The Knicks have been the best team in the playoffs, carrying a 2-0 lead into Game 3. They\u2019ve been winning their last nine games by an average of 23.5 points per game throughout this amazing postseason run.<\/p>\n 9:25 PM \/ May 23, 2026<\/p>\n Knicks Lead Cavs at the Half, 60-54<\/p>\n New York shot 57 percent from the field in the opening half.<\/p>\n They also out-assisted Cleveland, 13-8.<\/p>\n James Harden leads Cleveland with 14 points and four rebounds.<\/p>\n OG Anunoby leads NY with 13 points and three rebounds.<\/p>\n Intermission. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcca HIGHLIGHTS & STATS: https:\/\/t.co\/KrbfO114C1<\/a> @Redfin<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fBk03ZPFIr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Cavs are trying to avoid going down 0-3 \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Watch the second half on ABC and the ESPN App \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/rdY3H9LsLm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ESPN (@espn) May 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:07 PM \/ May 23, 2026<\/p>\n Jaylon Tyson Fantastic Finish<\/p>\n Cleveland is coming back and is part of their big run.<\/p>\n They have tied the game at 48-48 midway through the second quarter.<\/p>\n See the action on ABC.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcaa\u203c\ufe0f\ud83d\udcaf\ud83d\ude08\ud83d\ude24. @jaylontyson<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Wb0rwiU8Or<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n ARE YOU KIDDING, JAYLON?! <\/p>\n Yes. This shot went in. #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/g6msKxSWXM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 8:44 PM \/ May 23, 2026<\/p>\n Knicks Lead Cavs, 37-27<\/p>\n New York shot 71 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range in that opening quarter.<\/p>\n They lead this series, 2-0.<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns has 11 points and two rebounds.<\/p>\n See the action on ABC.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The Knicks crowd is prominent out in Cleveland \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n Watch Game 3 of Knicks-Cavs on ABC and the ESPN App. pic.twitter.com\/f8T01yFN8f<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n KAT is the first player in double-figures with 11!<\/p>\n Knicks out to the early lead on the road \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/2lWP3uCiu8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:15 PM \/ May 23, 2026<\/p>\n Game 3 is Underway on ABC<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019re down to the final four teams in the NBA.<\/p>\n This Eastern Conference Finals has the Knicks sitting with a 2-0 series lead.<\/p>\n With that said, both games were at home for NY, so Cleveland could hold serve with two home wins.<\/p>\n They need to start that comeback here!<\/p>\n The Knicks have a 9-1 lead early in this game, but San Antonio led 15-0 yesterday!<\/p>\n See the action on ABC.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns with the first points of the game!<\/p>\n Knicks seeking a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on ABC \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/BUJPoQULaQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n KNICKS\/CAVS GAME 3 IS LIVE ON ABC!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/IlwGWoAyBG<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/EzYQ00fQ9q<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Anderson Varejao pulls the sword \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n Knicks\/Cavs Game 3 is LIVE on ABC! pic.twitter.com\/RCtLT8mTKM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:59 PM \/ May 23, 2026<\/p>\n Game 3 Starting Lineups<\/p>\n They say a series never starts until the home team has lost, but Cleveland desperately needs a win here.<\/p>\n They trail 0-2 in this series but had a 27-14 record at home during the regular season.<\/p>\n A 3-0 hole is almost insurmountable, while a 2-1 series will but Cleveland right back on serve.<\/p>\n Game 4 will be in Cleveland on Monday.<\/p>\n See the action on ABC.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n ECF Game 3 pic.twitter.com\/5H60G16fat<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS, GAME 3 STARTERS. #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/29NkgNGSkm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n