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The New York Knicks (53-29) and Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) are scheduled to square off on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, with a tip time of 8 p.m. ET. When these two squads hit the court, Karl-Anthony Towns and Donovan Mitchell are two players to watch.
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks: May 19 Viewing Options
- Game day: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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Knicks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.8% | 11 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.0% | 5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.6 | 7 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.5 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 5 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.9 | 16 |
Cavaliers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.2% | 7 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.4% | 8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 | 11 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.2 | 12 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 9 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 13 |
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Top Players
Knicks
- Jalen Brunson puts up 26 points per game while also adding 6.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds.
- So far this season, Towns averages 20.1 points, three assists and 11.9 rebounds per contest.
- Among active players, the Knicks are led by Brunson from beyond the arc. He hits 2.6 shots from deep per game.
- New York's blocks tend to come from Mitchell Robinson, who records 1.2 per game. Mikal Bridges is a primary source of steals for New York, averaging 1.3 steals a game.
Cavaliers
- Mitchell pours in 27.9 points per game. He also adds 4.5 rebounds per outing and 5.7 assists per contest.
- This season, Evan Mobley is averaging 18.2 points, 3.6 assists and nine rebounds per game.
- Mitchell knocks down 3.2 threes per game.
- The Cavaliers' defensive efforts get a boost from Mitchell's 1.5 steals and Mobley's 1.7 blocks per game.
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
OG Anunoby: Probable (Hamstring)
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Larry Nance Jr.: Questionable (Illness)
Knicks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Hawks | W 140-89 | Away |
| 5/4/2026 | 76ers | W 137-98 | Home |
| 5/6/2026 | 76ers | W 108-102 | Home |
| 5/8/2026 | 76ers | W 108-94 | Away |
| 5/10/2026 | 76ers | W 144-114 | Away |
| 5/19/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 5/21/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 5/23/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 5/25/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
Cavaliers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2026 | Pistons | W 116-109 | Home |
| 5/11/2026 | Pistons | W 112-103 | Home |
| 5/13/2026 | Pistons | W 117-113 | Away |
| 5/15/2026 | Pistons | L 115-94 | Home |
| 5/17/2026 | Pistons | W 125-94 | Away |
| 5/19/2026 | Knicks | - | Away |
| 5/21/2026 | Knicks | - | Away |
| 5/23/2026 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 5/25/2026 | Knicks | - | Home |
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