The last time the Cavaliers visited the Garden, the Knicks started a long winning streak. Maybe Tuesday’s win will have that same effect.
In the least, it snapped a four-game losing streak that was threatening to ruin all the good vibes from a strong first half to the season. Instead of having to answer questions about how they can repair their broken defense without injured center Mitchell Robinson, the Knicks were able to exhale after one of their best performances in recent weeks.
Randle was the star, scoring 36 points, hitting a career-high-tying eight 3-pointers and grabbing 13 rebounds along with four assists. But he had plenty of help. The bench produced 27 points, and Isaiah Hartenstein was a key factor with nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks. RJ Barrett added 16 points and Jalen Brunson had 14. Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen each scored 24 for the Cavaliers.
After trailing by eight in the third quarter, the Knicks led by as many as 11 in the fourth, before Mitchell got hot. Evan Mobley’s basket pulled Cleveland even with 2:29 to go. But Randle sank a 3-pointer on the other end and the Knicks never trailed again. The Cavaliers did have a chance in the final seconds, but Mitchell’s driving layup was blocked by Hartenstein and Mobley missed at the buzzer.
It was similar to the Knicks’ two most recent losses in that they shot the ball well and had a good rhythm on that end of the floor, but didn’t have much to show for it. Their interior defense was soft, allowing 26 points in the paint, and seven turnovers led to Tom Thibodeau’s team taking five fewer shots.
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