CLEVELAND — The Knicks were in an odd position on Martin Luther King Day in two manners.
Firstly, the Knicks were playing on the holiday for the first time in their history outside New York City. Secondly, they came out winners in a rout.
Interim coach Mike Miller’s defense is back.
Amid a 1-8 stretch, the Knicks got strong production from their forward tandem Marcus Morris and Julius Randle, each scoring 19 points, an awakening from reserve guard Damyean Dotson (12 points) and another tenacious defensive performance in a 106-86 romp over the horrendous Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.