Cavaliers Crush Knicks 142-105, Extend Win Streak to Six Games/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points and Evan Mobley added 21 as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the New York Knicks 142-105, extending their win streak to six games. The Cavs (46-10), with the NBA’s best record, dominated from the start, handing the Knicks their worst loss this season. Jalen Brunson led New York with 26 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in 23.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Quick Looks
- Donovan Mitchell: 27 points, three late first-half 3-pointers.
- Evan Mobley: 21 points, pivotal in Cavs’ early dominance.
- Cavaliers improve to 46-10, best record in the NBA.
- Sixth consecutive win for Cleveland, 34 double-digit victories this season.
- Darius Garland stayed in the game after a scary fall; Jarrett Allen to undergo MRI after hand injury.
- Jalen Brunson (26 pts) and Karl-Anthony Towns (23 pts) led Knicks’ offense.
- Knicks suffer most-lopsided loss of the season; record falls after back-to-back games.
- Mitchell averages 30.7 points vs. Knicks in last 10 regular-season matchups.
- Next games: Knicks at Celtics (Sunday), Cavs host Grizzlies (Sunday).
Cavaliers Crush Knicks 142-105, Extend Win Streak to Six Games
Deep Look:
Mitchell, Mobley Lead Cavaliers to Rout of Knicks
The Cleveland Cavaliers (46-10) showcased why they sit atop the Eastern Conference with a commanding 142-105 victory over the New York Knicks Friday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Donovan Mitchell led the charge, scoring 27 points, including a flurry of three 3-pointers in the final 1:43 of the first half that stretched Cleveland’s lead to 27 at halftime. Evan Mobley added 21 points, dominating the paint and helping the Cavs maintain their momentum.
“We knew how important this matchup was,” Mitchell said postgame. “Our goal is to keep building and stay consistent.”
Cavs Keep Rolling with Sixth Straight Win
- Cleveland’s dominance:
- 46-10 record – best in the NBA
- 34 double-digit victories
- Six-game winning streak
Key moment:
Mitchell’s nine-point burst late in the second quarter helped Cleveland pull away decisively.
Injury updates:
- Darius Garland: Scared fans with a hard fall but remained in the game.
- Jarrett Allen: Left with a right hand injury; X-rays negative, MRI scheduled.
Knicks Struggle Without Hart
The Knicks (38-18), fresh off a Thursday overtime win over Chicago, couldn’t match Cleveland’s energy.
- Jalen Brunson: 26 points, tried to keep Knicks competitive early.
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 23 points, limited impact defensively.
- Josh Hart: Missed second straight game with a sore right knee.
“Back-to-backs are tough, but there’s no excuse,” Brunson said. “They outplayed us in every way.”
Cavaliers’ Depth Shines
- Dean Wade returned, boosting defensive versatility.
- Cleveland’s balanced scoring overwhelmed New York.
- Mitchell’s history vs. Knicks:
- In his last 10 games vs. New York:
- 30.7 points
- 6.0 rebounds
- 5.0 assists
What’s Next?
Sunday Showdowns:
- Knicks @ Celtics: Critical Eastern Conference clash.
- Cavs vs. Grizzlies: Cleveland faces NBA’s top-scoring team.
“We’re locked in,” Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said. “But there’s always room to improve.”
