Mitchell scored 31 points in a losing effort as the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 130-93 to advance to the NBA Finals.

May 27th - The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 130-93. Towns had 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Anunoby added 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Cavaliers, Mitchell scored 31 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Mobley contributed 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Cavaliers started with an 8-0 run. However, the Knicks relied on consecutive scores from Bridges and Hart, with Brunson's drives facilitating the offense to tie the game and then take the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 38-26 . In the second quarter, the Knicks' bench quickly extended their lead to over 20 points. The Cavaliers briefly stemmed the bleeding with free throws from Mitchell and Harden, but the Knicks' outside shooting continued to be potent. At halftime, the Knicks led 68-49 .

After switching sides, the Knicks relied on consecutive three-pointers from Anunoby and Bridges, while Towns continued to score inside, widening the gap. Although the Cavaliers managed sporadic points from Mitchell and Mobley, they couldn't close the gap. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led 98-71. In the final quarter, the Knicks' bench extended the lead to over 40 points. Although the Cavaliers' bench attempted to catch up, the overall difference in strength was obvious. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 130-93.

Knicks player statistics

Towns had 19 points , 14 rebounds , and 3 assists; Anunoby had 17 points, 7 rebounds , and 4 assists ; Shamet had 16 points and 2 assists ; Bridges had 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists; Brunson had 15 points , 2 rebounds , and 5 assists ; McBride had 11 points , 2 rebounds , and 2 assists; Robinson had 8 points and 10 rebounds; and Kolek had 8 points , 1 rebound, and 1 assist .

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 31 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Mobley 15 points , 7 rebounds , 3 assists; Harden 12 points , 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Bryant 10 points , 3 rebounds; Allen 6 points , 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Strus 5 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Merrill 5 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist; Ellis 5 points, 2 rebounds , 1 assist

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