Kenny Atkinson doubles down on his James Harden defense after Cavaliers’ meltdown
No second-guessing his decision to stick with the veteran despite his issues defending Jalen Brunson.

No second-guessing his decision to stick with the veteran despite his issues defending Jalen Brunson.

The New York Knicks pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks in the history of the NBA Playoffs in their Game 1 victory of the Eastern Conference Finals over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks trailed by 22 points with just eight minutes left in the game. However, New York was able to take advantage…

The Cleveland Cavaliers walked out of Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night carrying the weight of a collapse that may haunt them for quite some time. After blowing a 22-point lead with under eight minutes left in regulation, Cleveland unraveled late. They eventually fell 115-104 in overtime to the New York Knicks in Game 1 […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen preaches resilience after ‘crushing’ Game 1 vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks look to capitalize on momentum at Madison Square Garden following a legendary fourth-quarter comeback against Donovan Mitchell's Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden spent much of Tuesday’s Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 getting torched by Jalen Brunson, and his comments about the performance are not inspiring much confidence that things will change in Game 2. Harden admitted that Brunson made some “tough ones” during the Knicks’ dramatic comeback win over Cleveland at Madison … The post James Harden had the lamest comment about getting torched by Jalen Brunson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

After Game 1 collapse against the Knicks, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson says he won’t consider benching James Harden.

Stephen A. Smith left viewers in hysterics after mocking James Harden’s Game 1 performance during a brutal opening monologue on ESPN’s SportsCenter show.

New York’s comeback in Game 1 was really about one repeated late-game decision: letting Jalen Brunson keep getting James Harden on switches.

Landry Shamet was more than a hot hand in Game 1. His two-way minutes gave New York a lineup it can trust deeper into this series.

James Harden was significantly outplayed by Jalen Brunson in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Cleveland’s collapse in Game 1 was not only about missed shots. It was about an offense that became too easy for New York to read late.

The Knicks not only left the Cavaliers dumfounded with Tuesday's historic comeback, but New York's Jalen Brunson as well. 'I don't have an answer for you,' he said. Fans were happy to cast blame.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals was an indefensible result for Cleveland. But we must steel our hearts and learn something.

The Cleveland Cavaliers choked away a 22-point 4th quarter lead against the NY Knicks in game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, and James Harden’s defense is to blame. Throughout the 4th quarter, Harden was targeted by Jalen Brunson, and the Knicks’ offense and the veteran Cavs guard struggled to keep up. the Knicks comeback […] The post James Harden’s Terrible Defense ‘Targeted’ By Knicks, Leads To Cavs’ Epic Choke Job In 4th Quarter appeared first on BroBible.

Knicks fans go berserk after Jalen Brunson powers them to largest fourth quarter comeback in NBA playoffs history.

James Harden’s defense got picked apart by Jalen Brunson late in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Fans did the same on social media shortly after The Cleveland Cavaliers star, long known to be a poor defender, was especially putrid down the stretch in the series opener against the New York Knicks at Madison … The post Video shows how pathetic James Harden’s defense was in Game 1 collapse appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Magic Johnson tips his cap to Knicks' Jalen Brunson after epic Game 1 performance sportingnews.com

Mike Brown names Knicks' NBA Playoffs X-Factor vs. Cavs, it's not Jalen Brunson sportingnews.com

Inspired by star player Jalen Brunson, who finished with 38 points, the Knicks overturned a 22-point down the stretch in front of a raucous Madison Square Garden crowd on Tuesday night.

Mike Breen was forced to hit the eject button on his “bang” call late in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs had possession with the game tied at 101 in the closing seconds of regulation at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. The Knicks … The post Mike Breen had to cancel his ‘bang’ mid-call after Game 1 dagger rolls out appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Knicks are set to open the Eastern Conference Finals with O.G. Anunoby expected to return to the lineup after missing the final two games…

The New York Knicks must have done plenty of homework on the Cleveland Cavaliers, whom they will be facing in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. Knicks head coach Mike Brown surely has Donovan Mitchell’s name circled, but he also missed one thing about the Cavs star shooting guard. While talking about Mitchell’s upcoming matchup against … The post Mike Brown was surprised to learn something new about Donovan Mitchell appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The clearest advantage for New York in Game 1 might come from their work on the offensive glass. In the lead-up to Tuesday night’s Eastern…

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Game 1 preview.
