After dropping the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals on the road against the New York Knicks — including a brutal 22-point collapse in Game 1 — the Cleveland Cavaliers look to bounce back at home in Game 3 of the series.
As was the case in the Cavs’ second-round series against the Detroit Pistons, their opponent defended home court to take an early 2-0 series advantage. Cleveland, however, was able to battle back against former coach J.B. Bickerstaff and the Pistons to move on.
The Cavs will need similar fortitude if they hope to advance to the NBA Finals for a showdown against either the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs.
Here’s how fans can tune in.
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Where to watch Game 3 of Cavs vs. Knicks series, time and TV channel
Game 3 between the Cavs and Knicks is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Saturday, May 23.
Unlike Games 1 and 2, which were televised on ESPN, Game 3 will be televised on ABC.
Cavs radio stations
In Northeast Ohio, Cavs games can be heard on WMMS (100.7-FM) and WTAM (1100-AM). Tim Alcorn (play-by-play) and Jim Chones (color analyst) will be on the call.
What was the regular-season record between the Cavs and Knicks?
During the 2025-26 regular season, the Cavs finished 1-2 against the Knicks. Included in those three games was a season-opening loss to New York in October — well before Cleveland’s trade acquisitions, including James Harden.
The Cavs also played New York on Christmas Day, which resulted in a 126-124 comeback win for the Knicks. Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points in the Christmas game, but Jalen Brunson matched him with 34 points of his own.
Cleveland’s only win against the Knicks this season occurred at home on Feb. 24. That was the only regular-season game the Cavs played against NY with Harden in the mix.
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: What time is Cavs vs Knicks? Game 3 TV schedule in NBA playoffs
Reporting by Ben Leibowitz, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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