The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Cleveland Cavaliers with 18 unanswered points in the second half, securing a 109-93 victory and commanding a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Josh Hart delivered a career-high 26 points, including five three-pointers, as the team pulled away from a 53-53 tie at Madison Square Garden.

New York extended their winning streak to 9 straight games behind balanced scoring. Jalen Brunson contributed 19 points and 14 assists, while Mikal Bridges added 19 points and Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in 18. The Knicks' victory marked their ninth consecutive win, with their last NBA Finals appearance coming in 1999.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points for the Cavaliers, who now face a 2-0 deficit for the second consecutive playoff series. James Harden added 18 points for Cleveland. Games three and four shift to Cleveland on Saturday and Monday, with the winners advancing to face either Oklahoma City or San Antonio in the NBA Finals.