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Yet deprived of their best player, the Cavs win to the end. Donovan Mitchell on the sidelines because of a bruised ankle, Darius Garland (26 points and 13 assists) took over to lead the best team from the East to the victory at Madison Square Garden (102-108).
Without Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks, who sought to secure their 3rd place in the conference, had nevertheless put all the odds on their side to win. By defending very hard and relying on a beautiful long distance address-10/13 behind the arc to start-the locals had fired widely in the lead after 12 minutes (24-39).
A few minutes later, after new awarded baskets signed Miles McBride and Landry Shamet, New York offered his biggest gap in the match (48-25). Highly left to sign his most productive match since his return from injury, Jalen Brunson continued to carry out the charge despite the passage of zone in front.
But Cleveland still managed to reduce the note of the first period (62-50). This mattress of ten points ahead was held in the following minutes. But the CAVS continued their progressive rise, counting in particular on the good offensive outing of Isaac Okoro. The latter, on a counterattack circle finish, even made it possible to reduce the gap to a possession (79-76).
Le show Darius Garland
Much less dashing in attack, the locals remained silent for long minutes at the start of a last quarter very difficult for them. Behind the arc, Landry Shamet gave a little air to nine minutes from the term (89-84). But it was here that the Darius Garland show, who had struggled to express himself so far, started.
A “floater” in traffic, a well-conducted penetration, a left hand finish after having enrolled Mitchell Robinson, still a “floater” and finally a 3-point basket. Or 11 points in a result to him alone to restore the advantage to his team (95-97)! The leader then received the support of a Max Strus inspired by 3-point and also the author of a big counter-attack on Og Anunoby, which will then miss a lay-up in the last moments …
Jalen Brunson has multiplied the exploits well to maintain the hopes of his training, Garland still found a way to access the circle. Cleveland thus inflicted a 3rd defeat following the Knicks.
What to remember
– Without consequence in the classification. While the Cavs were already guaranteed to finish first in the east, the New Yorkers wanted to lock their 3rd place. The latter were well helped by the Pacers who had decided to rest their holders against the Magic. Indiana, logically beaten and not having the “tie-breaker”, the Knicks, despite their defeat, will therefore end up in the standings.
– No victory against the top 2. Beaten for the 4th time of the season by the Celtics a few days ago, the Knicks knew the same fate tonight against the Cavs. New York therefore lost all of his eight games played in the face of the two best training courses. Knicks who had lost their two previous games against Cleveland of 37, and 19 points. “Worrying” for knicks likely to face these stables further in playoffs?
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How to read the stats? Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; O = offensive rebound; D = defensive rebound; T = total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; +/- = Differential points when the player is on the field; Pts = points; EVAL: evaluation of the player calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
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