The Knicks changed coaches and vowed to be different. They were against Cavaliers

New York spent all of Wednesday hounding Cleveland’s ballhandlers in the backcourt. The Knicks alternated who was at the point of attack. They threw different looks. The Knicks wanted to make their opponent work for what it wanted, to be on the front foot, as opposed to reacting.

Donovan Mitchell's 31 points not enough as Cavaliers lose season opener to Knicks

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

Knicks withstand comeback attempt from short-handed Cavs, take opener 119-111

New head coach Mike Brown wins debut as Knicks’ depth and pace lead past Cavaliers to start 2025-26 NBA season.

Knicks injury update: Karl-Anthony Towns doubtful to play season opener against Cavaliers, per report

The New York Knicks will be without Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson when they open the 2025-26 season Wednesday night against the Cavaliers, per ESPN's Shams Charania, and on Wednesday afternoon more unfortunate injury news broke when Shams brought word Karl-Anthony Towns was doubtful to play with a quad strain.
Feedback