Knicks Comeback and Celebrate Christmas with Epic Victory against Cavaliers
In a Christmas night full of emotions, the New York Knicks starred in a spectacular comeback to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 126-124 at Madison Square Garden. The match, which was part of the traditional Christmas schedule of the NBA, kept the fans on the edge of their seats. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks’ offense with a masterful performance, scoring 34 points and being the engine of the New York reaction, which erased a 17-point deficit in the last quarter. The game, vibrant from start to finish, made the mythical stage explode. The Thursday game marked the 50th Christmas game played at Madison Square Garden, solidifying New York as a historical epicenter of basketball during this holiday.The Cavaliers dominated in several stretches of the game, especially in the first and third quarters, where they managed to score 38 points in each. However, the Knicks demonstrated their resilience and responded on two occasions, showing their ability to react. Cleveland started strong, establishing an 18-3 run that temporarily silenced the home crowd. The Knicks’ response came in the second quarter, with a resounding 24-3 that allowed them to take the lead for the first time. In the final quarter, the Cavaliers pulled away again, reaching a 17-point lead. The entry of Mitchell Robinson, dominating offensive rebounds, and the timely three-pointers from Tyler Kolek, ignited the spark of the comeback. Brunson capped a decisive 22-6 run, tying the game with a three-pointer with 3:48 left, which led to a close finish in which the Knicks were relentless. Jordan Clarkson scored 25 units, Tyler Kolek added 24, while Josh Hart scored 15 points before retiring after twisting an ankle. For Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell also shone with 34 points, and Darius Garland contributed 20 points and 11 assists. With this victory, the Knicks improved their record to 21-9, while the Cavaliers fell to 17-15, on a memorable Christmas at Madison Square Garden.Brunson was the big figure of the match with 34 points, leading the reaction of the Knicks in a vibrant closing.
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