Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says his team is beating the New York Knicks “analytically” in their Eastern Conference finals series.
But the scoreboard, especially at this time of year, is all that matters.
And what that says is that the Knicks are up in the series, 3-0, putting New York on the verge of its first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years. And that has left Atkinson’s team one loss away from elimination heading into Game 4 on Monday, May 25 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
The Knicks, winners of 10 straight postseason games with an NBA-record +225 point differential during this stretch, will look to clinch their third straight playoff series on the road and win the Eastern Conference for the first time this century.
And if the first two series-clinchers are any indication, Cleveland better watch out. The Knicks blew out the Atlanta Hawks by 51 points in Game 6 of their first-round series victory and pounded the Philadelphia 76ers by 30 points to complete a dominant sweep in the second round.
Another sweep for the Knicks is in sight.
Since their playoff winning streak started exactly one month ago, five of the Knicks’ wins have come at home and five on the road. Their five road victories have come by nearly 25 points with all by double-digit margins.
The latest came in Game 3 in Cleveland when the Knicks never trailed, jumped out to a 10-point lead after the first quarter and cruised to a 121-108 victory.
Led by All-NBA second-team honoree Jalen Brunson (30 points), Mikal Bridges (22 points on 11 of 15 shooting) and OG Anunoby (21 points), every Knicks starter scored in double figures, in addition to Landry Shamet’s 14 points (4 of 5 on three-pointers) off the bench as the team shot a blistering 56% from the field.
The Cavs, despite what the analytics might say, have had no answer for the Knicks since blowing a 22-point fourth-quarter lead in Game 1. Now, they’ll try to stave off elimination at home and keep their season alive at least two more days by forcing a Game 5 back in New York.
Here’s what to know about Game 4 of the Knicks-Cavs, including start time, where to watch, odds, the complete Eastern Conference finals schedule and an updated NBA playoff bracket:
What time is the Knicks vs Cavaliers game tonight? NBA playoff schedule, start time
Game 4 of the New York Knicks-Cleveland Cavaliers Eastern Conference finals series tips off at 7 p.m. Monday, May 25 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
Where to watch Knicks vs Cavaliers: TV channel, stream
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals airs on ESPN with streaming available on Fubo.
Stream Knicks vs Cavs on Fubo
Knicks vs Cavs odds: Who’s favored in Eastern Conference finals Game 4?
Odds courtesy of BetMGM
Eastern Conference finals schedule
New York Knicks (3) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (4)
All games will air on ESPN unless otherwise noted
NBA playoff bracket 2026
Here’s a look at the 2026 NBA playoff bracket and results of every series so far in the postseason:
Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference first round
Eastern Conference semifinals
Eastern Conference finals
Western Conference
Western Conference first round
Western Conference semifinals
Western Conference finals
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: NBA playoff TV schedule tonight, where to watch Knicks vs Cavs Game 4
Reporting by Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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