Overview
- New York won 126-124 after trailing by 17 in the fourth, improving to 21-9 with its third straight Christmas victory.
- Jordan Clarkson scored 25 off the bench, Tyler Kolek added 16 points and nine assists with a pivotal late block overturned on review, and Mitchell Robinson grabbed 13 rebounds including eight on the offensive glass.
- Brunson finished with 34 points, hitting three 3-pointers in the final period including the decisive shot with 1:05 remaining.
- Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell matched Brunson with 34 points as Darius Garland posted 20 points and 10 assists, while Evan Mobley returned from a calf strain with 14 points and nine boards.
- Josh Hart left late with an apparent ankle issue, and the teams next head on the road with the Knicks visiting Atlanta and the Cavaliers going to Houston on Saturday.