NEWSLETTER
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks are playing in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 2 up next.
On Saturday when these squads last met, the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 101-97. Jalen Brunson led the way with a team-high 27 points in the win for the Knicks, while Donovan Mitchell notched 38 points in the loss for the Cavaliers.
When is Cavaliers vs. Knicks and when does it start?
This contest between the Cavaliers and Knicks will go down on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Cavaliers vs. Knicks
The Cavaliers and Knicks will hit the hardwood at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for this matchup on April 18, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT, BSOH, MSG.
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game Preview
Cavaliers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cavaliers have entered the game as favorites 64 times this season and won 47, or 73.4%, of those games.
The 112.3 points per game the Cavaliers put up are just 0.8 fewer points than the Knicks surrender (113.1).
The Cavaliers hit 11.6 three-pointers per game (19th in the league), while their opponents have made 11.3 on average.
The Cavaliers’ offense has been much better when playing at home (113.2 PPG) compared to their play on the road (111.3 PPG). Likewise, their defense has been better at home (105 PPG allowed) when compared to away games (108.8 PPG allowed).
On the offensive side of the ball, the Cavaliers have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 111.5 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 112.3 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
Knicks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Knicks have a +240 scoring differential, topping opponents by 2.9 points per game. They’re putting up 116 points per game, 11th in the league, and are giving up 113.1 per outing to rank 12th in the NBA.
The Knicks’ 116 points-per-game average is 9.1 more points than the 106.9 the Cavaliers give up to opponents.
The Knicks make 12.6 3-pointers per game and shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc, ranking 11th and 19th, respectively, in the league.
In 2022-23 the Knicks are scoring more points at home (117.3 per game) than on the road (114.8). And they are conceding less at home (113) than on the road (113.2).
Over their last 10 games, the Knicks are putting up 119.2 points per contest, 3.2 more than their season average (116).
Cavaliers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 68 | 28.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 3.6 |
| Darius Garland | 69 | 21.6 | 2.7 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Evan Mobley | 79 | 16.2 | 9 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 68 | 14.3 | 9.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Caris LeVert | 74 | 12.1 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Knicks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 77 | 25.1 | 10 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.8 |
| Jalen Brunson | 68 | 24 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2 |
| RJ Barrett | 73 | 19.6 | 5 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 81 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| Quentin Grimes | 71 | 11.3 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
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