Knicks rally from 22 down to beat Cavaliers in Game 1, win in OT
sportsMay 20, 202634938
The New York Knicks erased a 22-point deficit to force overtime and defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. New York won the extra period to claim a 1-0 series lead, completing a 44-11 run that flipped the contest. The comeback hands the Knicks early momentum and forces the Cavaliers to respond quickly in Game 2, making the series far more unpredictable.