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Knicks Fall 119-101 Against Cleveland - Game Recap
The Cavaliers got a 24-point performance from Darius Garland, who added 13 assists as Cleveland ran past New York 119-101 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Cavaliers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 222.0.
Caris LeVert had 19 points for Cleveland and Isaac Okoro chipped in with 16 points. Darius Garland had 13 assists for the Cavaliers, while Moses Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
New York got 20 points from Obi Toppin in a losing cause and another 19 points from Evan Fournier. Immanuel Quickley contributed 7 assists for the Knicks, while Immanuel Quickley had 7 rebounds.
The Cavaliers hit the break winning 68-60 before taking care of business in the second half.
Cleveland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-35.
Cleveland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the 76ers. The Knicks will aim to get back on the winning track at Orlando.