{"id":684020,"date":"2026-05-21T11:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/684020\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:24:14","slug":"what-channel-is-knicks-vs-cavs-on-today-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-game-2-of-nba-playoffs-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/684020\/","title":{"rendered":"What channel is Knicks vs. Cavs on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 2 of NBA Playoffs series"},"content":{"rendered":"

What channel is Knicks vs. Cavs on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 2 of NBA Playoffs series<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While many NBA fans had no hope of the New York Knicks<\/a> and Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a>‘ first game coming anywhere close to the Western Conference’s opening game of the Conference Finals, the East’s game did also need an additional period to determine a winner.<\/p>\n

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It certainly took a while for the Knicks to wake up, and they even trailed by as many as 22 points with 7:40 left in the fourth quarter. However, Jalen Brunson proved yet again why he is one of the league’s most clutch players. The star guard scored 15 points (7\/9 FG), including 11 straight, in the fourth quarter to drag New York back into the game and stand the team’s home crowd back to their feet.<\/p>\n

While the Cavaliers did give up the lead as a team, many NBA fans were quick to notice how involved James Harden was in New York’s comeback. The Knicks frequently ran isolation plays to get Brunson on Harden at the top of the arc, and he repeatedly got past him to the hoop. The 36-year-old’s best days are certainly behind him, but his frequent turnovers and inability to play defense in Game 1 largely held his team back from an otherwise great game.<\/p>\n

New York’s bench has been a slept-on feature of their team. In 17 minutes in Game 1, Landry Shamet accumulated nine points on 3\/4 from beyond the arc, including the game-tying 3P with 45 seconds left, and finished the game with a +25 plus-minus score.<\/p>\n

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Donovan Mitchell has shown repeatedly that he plays great in Madison Square Garden, and he did finish Tuesday’s opener with 29 points (12\/23 FG), five rebounds, and six steals. However, as the leader of this Cavs team, an onus does fall onto him for only three points total during the fourth quarter and overtime.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know about Thursday’s matchup between the Knicks and Cavs, including broadcast information and start time.<\/p>\n

What channel is Knicks vs. Cavs on today?<\/p>\n

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Knicks vs. Cavs Game 2 will be broadcast by ESPN and will stream live on the ESPN app<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0DIRECTV<\/a>, which offers a free trial to new users.<\/p>\n

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Knicks vs. Cavs start time<\/p>\n

Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between New York and Cleveland is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y.<\/p>\n

Knicks vs. Cavs schedule<\/p>\n

New York leads series 1-0<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Game<\/p>\n

Time (ET)<\/p>\n

Watch<\/p>\n

May 19<\/p>\n

Game 1:\u00a0Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT)<\/p>\n

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May 21<\/p>\n

Game 2 at New York<\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/p>\n

ESPN,\u00a0ESPN app<\/a>,\u00a0DIRECTV<\/a>,\u00a0fubo<\/a><\/p>\n

May 23<\/p>\n

Game 3 at Cleveland<\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/p>\n

ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV, fubo<\/p>\n

May 25<\/p>\n

Game 4 at Cleveland<\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/p>\n

ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV, fubo<\/p>\n

May 27<\/p>\n

Game 5\u00a0at New York*<\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/p>\n

ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV, fubo<\/p>\n

May 29<\/p>\n

Game 6\u00a0at Cleveland*<\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/p>\n

ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV, fubo<\/p>\n

May 31<\/p>\n

Game 7\u00a0at New York*<\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/p>\n

ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV, fubo<\/p>\n

* If necessary<\/p>\n

NBA Playoffs bracket 2026\"NBA<\/p>\n

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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026<\/p>\n

Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.<\/p>\n

Event<\/p>\n

Dates<\/p>\n

NBA Finals begin<\/p>\n

June 3<\/p>\n

NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)<\/p>\n

June 19<\/p>\n

NBA Draft<\/p>\n

June 23-24<\/p>\n

* Can move up depending on earlier series<\/p>\n

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