In front of a national television audience, the Cavs thoroughly dismantled one of their top competitors in the East. Mitchell and Mobley combined for 48 points.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game to be played on February 21, 2025 on ESPN.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are fresh off one of their most complete and convincing victories of the season with a blowout win against the New York Knicks. This was also one of the first games of the year that Kenny Atkinson had a nearly complete roster at his disposal.

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The New York Knicks have yet to beat any of the top three teams in the NBA this season. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks conceded a 142-105 blowout loss to the conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Rocket Arena.

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers bullied the New York Knicks from the start Friday night, winning 142-105 in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference's top teams.

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The Cavaliers throttled the Knicks Friday night, though they also dealt with Jarrett Allen leaving the game. Here's how the game unfolded.