New York stunned Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, rallying from a 22‑point fourth‑quarter deficit to win 115‑104 in overtime. Jalen Brunson poured in 38 points, including a blistering 17‑point burst in the final 12:49, while Mikal Bridges added 18. Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 29.

The comeback ranks as the second‑largest fourth‑quarter rally in the past three decades and the biggest in Knicks history since 1970. ESPN Analytics noted the Cavs held a 99.9 % chance of victory with seven minutes left, yet the Knicks outscored them 44‑11 thereafter. The 11‑point OT win ties the largest overtime margin in conference or divisional finals play.

Game 2 will take place Thursday at Madison Square Garden. With this win, New York marches three victories from its first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, while the Cavaliers face a daunting 3‑0 deficit in a series that could reshape the Eastern Conference balance.