Overview

• Cavaliers' star guard, Donovan Mitchell, may miss the match against the New York Knicks due to hamstring soreness.
• All-Star point guard Darius Garland will miss his third game due to a strained left hamstring.
• Starting center Jarrett Allen is yet to make his season debut due to an ankle injury and will not play against the Knicks.
• Backup guard Ty Jerome is also out with a sprained right ankle.
• This match is significant as it is the first opportunity for the Cavaliers to seek recompense after their playoff defeat to the Knicks last season.