nba Game Recap
Knicks Down Cleveland 139-134 - Match Report
The Knicks got a 26-point performance from Marcus Morris as New York ran past Cleveland 139-134 on Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Bettors who backed the Knicks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 216.5.
New York got 20 points from Julius Randle and another 17 points from Elfrid Payton. Elfrid Payton contributed 15 assists, while Elfrid Payton cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Cleveland got 33 points from Kevin Love in a losing cause and another 29 points from Collin Sexton. Collin Sexton contributed 7 assists for the Cavaliers, while Kevin Love had 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New York were victorious, as the score was 63-62 at the break.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-34.
New York heads into a battle against the Magic. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Oklahoma City.