Game 3 of the Knicks and Cavaliers’ first-round playoff series was exactly what it needed to be. New York defended its home court in a dominant 99-76 win after faltering in Game 2.
Speaking of defense, the Knicks made some history. Game 3’s win marked the first time all season an NBA team had scored less than 80 points in a game. Cleveland had no answers on offense and the Knicks overcame an ugly start to take a 2-1 series edge on the Cavs.
Some takeaways:
Barrett Barrage. There’s no way the Knicks win Game 3 without RJ Barrett’s strong effort.