Knicks vs. Cavaliers live stream odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals picks, Game 3 bets by proven model The first game required a wild 22-point rally plus overtime, but Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks took care of business at home, building a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Four players scored in double figures in New York’s Game 2 109-93 win, with Josh Hart pouring in 21 points. Now the Cavs get the opportunity play in front of the home crowd, where they’re 6-1 in the 2026 NBA playoffs. No team has ever rallied from a 3-0 deficit in NBA playoff history, so it’s a critical night for the Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and the Cavs.