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The Knicks passed Cleveland with Brunson and Randle leading
Jaylen Brunson and Julius Randle, who overcame his injury and returned to action, led the Knicks to “break” the Cavaliers’ home (97-101) in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs, despite Donovan Mitchell scoring 38 points.
The Knicks ‘broke’ the home with the… Good morning, the Knicks were successful against the Cavaliers, winning (97-101) from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland in Game 1 of the first period of the NBA Playoffs.
Jaylen Brunson scored 21 of his 27 second-half points as he was fouled early on and spent a lot of time on the bench in the first half, while Julius Randle, who returned after five games (sprained his left foot), was able to reach a double- Double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
His 10th rebound was crucial as the Knicks went one basket up (97-99) when Brunson missed a pull-up in the final by 9″ and Randle renewed possession for New York, who added two more points after Quentin Grimes won one Foul and went 2/2 from the charity strip.
Among the Cavs, who had playoff experience since the 2018 Finals, Donovan Mitchell stood out with 38 points (14/30 shooting), followed by Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen with 17 and 14 points, respectively.
THE DODECALPTA: 24-30, 45-50, 70-78, 97-101
CAVALIERS: Okoro 6, Mobley 8 (11 rebounds), Allen 14 (14 rebounds), Garland 17 (2/4 trebles, 4 steals, 5 turnovers), LeVert 3, Mitchell 38 (6/16 trebles, 5 rebounds, 8 assists) , 3 steals), Wade 2, Osman 9 (2), Rubio 2,
curtsy: Toppin 9 (1), Robinson 6 (8 rebounds), Brunson 27 (1/4 threes), Barrett 7 (1/5 threes, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals), Grimes 5 (1/4 threes, 5 rebounds), Hartenstein 3 (5 rebounds), Hart 17 (1/2 threesome, 10 rebounds), Quickley 3
Source: sport 24
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