Cavaliers Blow 22-Point Lead in Game 1 Collapse Against Knicks
By
Tom Ley
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Summary
The article discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers' embarrassing collapse in Game 1 of their playoff series against the New York Knicks, where they blew a 22-point fourth-quarter lead and lost 115-104 in overtime. The author questions whether a team that has previously made the Eastern Conference Finals can be called "unserious," but argues the Cavaliers' meltdown—particularly how it happened—makes that label fitting. The Knicks played only about 16 minutes of good basketball but still won, highlighting the Cavaliers' lack of discipline and execution down the stretch.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledCan you call a team that has advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals 'unserious'? I'm honestly not sure, but it's very difficult to find another descriptor for the Cleveland Cavaliers the morning after they blew a 22-point fourth-quarter lead in Game 1 against the Knicks.
It's not just that they blew it, but how they blew it.
The Knicks won the game in overtime, 115-104, while playing about 16 total minutes of good basketball.
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