Cavaliers score, injury report vs Knicks. Live Game 4 updates, stats
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CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers will either perform well enough in survival mode to extend their run in the NBA playoffs or be swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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The verdict will be rendered when the fourth-seeded Cavs and third-seeded Knicks meet in Game 4 on Monday, May 25, at Rocket Arena. The Knicks have a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series and are one victory away from advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series. The Cavs have no business even thinking about making history until they prove their willingness to fight exists.
Cleveland's must-win Game 4 is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. Live score updates, stats, highlights and analysis will be here throughout the night:
Below is some pregame information.
Who does the winner of the Cavs-Knicks series play in the NBA Finals?
Whichever team seizes the East's crown will advance to face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs for the NBA title. The Western Conference Finals is tied 2-2.
Where to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 4. Cavs playoffs TV channel and streaming info for Eastern Conference Finals
Game 4 between the Cavs and Knicks will be televised nationally by ESPN.
Cavs radio station info
The local radio broadcast of Game 4 can be heard via WTAM (1100-AM) or WMMS (100.7-FM). The national radio broadcast can be heard via ESPN Radio.
Cavs vs Knicks Game 4 injury report
The Cavs did not list any players on their injury report for Game 4.
Cavs vs Knicks Game 4 starting lineup
- This will be updated when the Cavs announce their Game 4 starting lineup, but here is their starting lineup from Game 3:
- Point guard James Harden
- Guard Donovan Mitchell
- Small forward Dean Wade
- Forward Evan Mobley
- Center Jarrett Allen
Knicks vs Cavs Game 4 injury report
The Knicks did not list any players on their injury report for Game 4.
Knicks vs Cavs Game 4 starting lineup
- This will be updated when the Knicks announce their Game 4 starting lineup, but here is their starting lineup from Game 3:
- Forward Josh Hart
- Forward OG Anunoby
- Center Karl-Anthony Towns
- Point guard Jalen Brunson
- Guard Mikal Bridges
Cavs playoff schedule. When do the Cavaliers and Knicks play next?
- Here is the Eastern Conference Finals schedule:
- Game 1: Knicks 115, Cavs 104, OT; Knicks lead series 1-0 | Recap | Reaction | Story
- Game 2: Knicks 109, Cavs 93; Knicks lead series 2-0 | Recap | Reaction | Story
- Game 3: Knicks 121, Cavs 108; Knicks lead series 3-0 | Recap | Reaction | Story | Analysis
- Game 4: Knicks at Cavs, 8 p.m. Monday, May 25, ESPN
- Game 5: Cavs at Knicks, 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, ESPN, if necessary
- Game 6: Knicks at Cavs, 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, ESPN, if necessary
- Game 7: Cavs at Knicks, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, ESPN, if necessary
What was the Cavs' record against the Knicks in the 2025-26 regular season?
The Cavs went 1-2 against the Knicks in the 2025-26 regular season.
- Here are the results from those Cavs-Knicks games:
- Oct. 22: Cavs lost 119-111 on the road
- Dec. 25: Cavs lost 126-124 on the road
- Feb. 24: Cavs won 109-94 at home
Eastern Conference playoff bracket 2026
Here are the second-round results:
- No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons vs. No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers; Cavs won series 4-3
- No. 3 seed New York Knicks vs. No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers; Knicks won series 4-0
Here are the first-round results:
- No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons vs. No. 8 Orlando Magic; Pistons won series 4-3
- No. 2 seed Boston Celtics vs. No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers; 76ers won series 4-3
- No. 3 seed New York Knicks vs. No. 6 seed Atlanta Hawks; Knicks won series 4-2
- No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 seed Toronto Raptors; Cavs won series 4-3
Cleveland Cavaliers playoff history during their Donovan Mitchell era
This is the fourth consecutive season the Cavs have made the playoffs.
- Here are the results from their previous three playoff appearances, all of which have occurred since the Cavs traded for All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell in 2022:
- 2024-25: Lost 4-1 in second round to Indiana Pacers after sweeping Miami Heat 4-0 in first round
- 2023-24: Lost 4-1 in second round to Boston Celtics after beating Orlando Magic 4-3 in first round
- 2022-23: Lost 4-1 in first round to New York Knicks
Cavs playoff history vs. New York Knicks
The Cavs have never defeated the Knicks in a playoff series. Entering this year's Eastern Conference Finals, Cleveland's all-time postseason record against New York was 2-12.
- Here is the playoff history between the Cavs and Knicks:
- 2023: No. 4 Cavs lost 4-1 to No. 5 Knicks in first round
- 1996: No. 4 Cavs lost 3-0 to No. 5 Knicks in first round
- 1995: No. 6 Cavs lost 3-1 to No. 3 Knicks in first round
- 1978: No. 4 Cavs lost 2-0 to No. 5 Knicks in first round
Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich cover the Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal. The Beacon Journal sports department can be reached at [email protected].
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