[Game Recap]

Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks

Oct 22, 2025

New York Knicks outlast Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in a tight contest

Game Summary

The New York Knicks secured a hard-fought victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing with a score of 119-111. Despite a strong effort from the Cavaliers, who made 19 three-pointers at a 41.3% clip, the Knicks capitalized on their free throw proficiency, hitting 86.1% from the line, helping them maintain a lead.

Top Performers

OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 24 points and a double-double performance, grabbing 14 rebounds while also contributing three steals. Jalen Brunson added 23 points and five assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns provided solid support with 19 points and 11 rebounds. On the Cavaliers' side, Donovan Mitchell shone as the top scorer with 31 points, supplemented by Evan Mobley’s 22 points and Sam Merrill’s 19 points, but it was not enough to secure the win.

Odds Recap

Listed as 2-point underdogs, the New York Knicks stunned the Cavaliers with an 8-point victory. The game went over the total of 228.5 by a significant margin, highlighting the offensive capabilities of both teams.

Prediction Recap

The model's predictions were only partially accurate, correctly identifying the game to go over but missing the winner and spread, which favored Cleveland before the game. The actual outcome favored New York, marking a discrepancy in the projected winner and spread.

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