CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers, for the second playoff round in a row, find themselves in a near-must-win situation, facing a 2-0 series deficit against the New York Knicks entering Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 23, at Rocket Arena.
The Cavs lost to the Knicks in Games 1 and 2 at Madison Square Garden. The Cavs also fell behind 2-0 in the second around against the Detroit Pistons before returning to Rocket Arena for Game 3, the same scenario they’re in now.
In Game 1 against the Knicks, the Cavs blew a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter on their way to a 115-104 overtime loss. The Cavs never had a large lead to squander in Game 2, and the Knicks controlled the entire second half en route to a 109-93 win.
Game 3 between the fourth-seeded Cavs and third-seeded Knicks is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. Live score updates, highlights, analysis and stats will be here:
Below is some pregame information.
Who does the winner of the Cavs-Knicks series play in the NBA Finals?
Whichever team seizes the East’s crown will advance to face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs for the NBA title. The Thunder lead the Western Conference Finals 2-1.
Where to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 3. Cavs playoffs TV channel and streaming info for Eastern Conference Finals
Game 3 between the Cavs and Knicks will be televised nationally by ABC.
Cavs radio station info
The local radio broadcast of Game 3 can be heard via WTAM (1100-AM) or WMMS (100.7-FM). The national radio broadcast can be heard via ESPN Radio.
Cavs vs Knicks Game 3 injury report
The Cavs did not list any players on their injury report for Game 3.
Cavs vs Knicks Game 3 starting lineup
Knicks vs Cavs Game 3 injury report
The Knicks did not list any players on their injury report for Game 3.
Knicks vs Cavs Game 3 starting lineup
Cavs playoff schedule. When do the Cavaliers and Knicks play next?
What was the Cavs’ record against the Knicks in the 2025-26 regular season?
The Cavs went 1-2 against the Knicks in the 2025-26 regular season.
Eastern Conference playoff bracket 2026
Here are the second-round results:
Here are the first-round results:
Cleveland Cavaliers playoff history during their Donovan Mitchell era
This is the fourth consecutive season the Cavs have made the playoffs.
Cavs playoff history vs. New York Knicks
The Cavs have never defeated the Knicks in a playoff series. Entering this year’s Eastern Conference Finals, Cleveland’s all-time postseason record against New York was 2-12.
Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich cover the Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal. The Beacon Journal sports department can be reached at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com.
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Reporting by Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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