Last season, Cleveland swept the season series and finished 13 games ahead of New York. But the Knicks controlled the 2025-26 opener at Madison Square Garden for about 40 of the 48 minutes, finishing strong and holding on for a 119-111 victory on Wednesday.

Both the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night's Eastern Conference showdown.

The 2025-26 NBA season kicks off with a highly anticipated matchup between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 22, 2025. Despite both teams facing significant injury concerns, the Knicks will host the Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden,

These aren't your Thibs-era Knicks. Is that a good thing? ESPN's NBA insiders dive into New York's uneven 4-3 start.

The Knicks and Cavaliers figure to jockey for home-court advantage throughout the season. New York struck first in teams' season opener.

OG Anunoby had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in their first game under coach Mike Brown.

The NBA season kicks off with the New York Knicks hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 22, 2025. Both teams face significant injury concerns, wi

Last season's Eastern Conference powerhouses face off at Madison Square Garden tonight in their NBA opener tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Here's how to watch for free.

Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby each had a double-double and the host New York Knicks pulled away in the 4th quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers