- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: February 24, 2026, Tuesday
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: NBC
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On Tuesday, the New York Knicks (37-21) will travel to Rocket Arena to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-22).
The Knicks recently faced the Bulls, securing a victory with a final score of 105-99. In terms of fouls, both teams recorded 17. The Knicks successfully made 16 of their 46 attempts from three-point range. Chicago managed a free-throw shooting percentage of 71.4%, converting 15 out of 21 attempts. The Bulls secured 50 rebounds (13 offensive, 37 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks. They also achieved 24 assists and 8 steals in the match. Defensively, the Knicks allowed their opponent to shoot 39.5% from the floor, with the Bulls making 34 of 86 attempts. New York generated 27 assists while forcing 17 turnovers and achieving 9 steals. In total, the Knicks grabbed 50 rebounds, including 10 offensively. From the free-throw line, they made 14 of 21 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 66.7%. Overall, New York finished with a field goal percentage of 45.2% (38 out of 84) and made 15 of their 42 three-point tries.
Karl-Anthony Towns was a standout player in this match. He shot 58.8% from the floor, contributed 2 assists, and played for 32 minutes, collecting 11 rebounds. Towns concluded the game with 28 points on 10 for 17 shooting.
As the Knicks approach this game, their record stands at 37-21 for the season. They average 117.5 points per game (9th in the league) and boast a shooting percentage of 47.2%. New York is shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc (860 out of 2,291) and has a free throw shooting percentage of 78.8%. As a unit, they average 45.9 rebounds per game and have accumulated a total of 1,572 assists this season, ranking 10th in the NBA. They commit 13.5 turnovers and average 20.4 personal fouls per game.
On defense, the Knicks force an average of 14.3 turnovers per game, yet they also commit 19.4 fouls. Opponents are shooting 35.8% from three-point range against them, and they rank 7th in the league for points allowed per game at 111.8. The Knicks’ defense allows a field goal percentage of 45.9% (2,312 of 5,035) and gives up 41.9 rebounds per game, ranking 6th in the league for assists allowed with 1,431 this season.
In their previous game, the Cavaliers fell to the Thunder with a score of 121-113. Cleveland managed to secure 32 defensive boards and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 44. However, they turned the ball over 17 times while achieving 9 steals. The Thunder committed 19 fouls in the game, allowing the Cavaliers 19 free throw attempts, of which they made 14 for a free throw percentage of 73.7%. From three-point range, Cleveland made 13 of their 39 attempts (33.3%). Overall, they shot 43 out of 89 from the field for a shooting percentage of 48.3%. Defensively, the Cavaliers allowed Oklahoma City to score with a field goal percentage of 48.8%, permitting 42 makes out of 86 attempts. Additionally, they allowed 51.2% shooting from three-point range, as the Thunder connected on 21 out of 41 attempts, and the Cavaliers permitted Oklahoma City 44 total rebounds (13 offensive).
James Harden played a pivotal role for the Cavaliers in this game, scoring 20 points in his 34 minutes on the floor. He also dished out 9 assists, shooting 57.1% overall by making 8 of 14 attempts, along with 5 rebounds.
Currently, the Cavaliers hold a record of 36-22 this season. Offensively, they shoot 47.8% from the field, ranking them 9th in the NBA. Cleveland has accumulated 6,942 points this season (119.7 points per game), with an average of 44.7 rebounds per contest. Their assist tally stands at 28.5 per game (8th in basketball), but they also average 14.4 turnovers a game. The Cavaliers commit 19.9 personal fouls per contest and shoot 78.3% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, the Cavaliers are ranked 16th in the league for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 115.4. They force 15.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.0% from the field (9th in the league). Cleveland surrenders 37.2% shooting on three-point attempts (820 of 2,203) and allow 79.6% free throw shooting by their opponents. They concede an average of 26.8 assists and 43.9 rebounds per game, ranking 13th in assists and 14th in rebounds allowed.
Which team will secure the victory tonight against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for New York
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