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The Knicks and Cavaliers figure to jockey for home-court advantage throughout the season. New York struck first in teams' season opener.
The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the 2024-25 regular season, winning their first 15 games. Ending the regular season with the best record in the East and the s
Working new players and injuries could prevent the Cavs from having another great start, which really hasn't led to much in recent years.
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Reggie Miller picks between Cavaliers and Knicks as favorites in the East: "Come playoff time, they will take that next step"
The Cavaliers were the best regular-season team in the East last season, boasting a 64-18 record. However, after a dominant 4-0 sweep against the Miami Heat in the opening round of the 2025 playoffs, they dropped the first two games of their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers at home and ultimately got eliminated 4-1
The Cleveland Cavaliers had an encouraging update on the recovery timeline of Darius Garland from toe surgery. Garland was plagued by a toe injury late in the regular season and in the playoffs. He had to undergo surgery in the summer and was ruled out for four to five months.
Garland underwent surgery in June to address a sprained left big toe sustained late last season and aggravated during the playoffs. Since then, he has resumed practicing with the team but has yet to appear in game action, missing all four of Cleveland’s preseason contests.
Last season's Eastern Conference powerhouses face off at Madison Square Garden tonight in their NBA opener tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Here's how to watch for free.
A Cleveland Cavaliers trade idea would swap out oft-injured Darius Garland for a new $114 million starting point guard.
Here is how to watch tonight's Cavs and Knicks game, including time, schedule, and streaming information: Cavaliers: Darius Garland (Toe) is out. Max Strus (Foot) is out. De’Andre Hunter (Knee) is questionable.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks open their season Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
New head coach Mike Brown wins debut as Knicks’ depth and pace lead past Cavaliers to start 2025-26 NBA season.