Knicks Beat Cavaliers 121-108 to Take 3-0 ECF Lead as Magic Johnson Questions Cleveland's Effort
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 24
Knicks Beat Cavaliers 121-108 to Take 3-0 ECF Lead as Magic Johnson Questions Cleveland's Effort
2 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 24
New York moved within one win of the NBA Finals with a 121-108 Game 3 victory in Cleveland, putting the Cavaliers in a 3-0 Eastern Conference Finals hole.
Magic Johnson singled out Cleveland's "lack of effort and urgency" after the loss, saying the Cavs' body language at home was unacceptable with the series already down 2-0.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points and 6 assists, while Mikal Bridges scored 22 and OG Anunoby added 21 as New York controlled the game throughout.
Cleveland got 24 points from Evan Mobley and 23 from Donovan Mitchell, but James Harden shot 1-for-7 from 3-point range and committed 6 turnovers.
Johnson said the Knicks are playing their best basketball heading toward the Finals, where they could face either Oklahoma City or San Antonio; New York can clinch the series Monday.
Can Jalen Brunson lead the Knicks past the projected two-time MVP in the anticipated NBA Finals?
Are the well-rested Knicks true title contenders or just beneficiaries of an easy path through the East?
Is the Cavaliers' playoff collapse the end for James Harden and coach Kenny Atkinson in Cleveland?