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Cavaliers had all but sealed the game in the fourth quarter, but poor rebounding and a boost from Knicks reserves ends the game in a #Cavs loss, 126-124. Read the instant reaction now on my SubStack. #NBASky
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Quick Reaction: Cavs blow 17-point lead, fall to Knicks on Christmas Day.
Cavaliers dominated for three quarters, but after a fourth quarter surge for New York, Cleveland couldn't hang on for the win.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Cavaliers had all but sealed the game in the fourth quarter, but poor rebounding and a boost from Knicks reserves ends the game in a #Cavs loss, 126-124. Read the instant reaction now on my SubStack. #NBASky
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STAT LEADERS:
Donovan Mitchell: 34 PTS, 4-7 3PT, 12-25 FG, 6-6 FT, 5 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK, +3.
Darius Garland: 20 PTS, 3-4 3PT, 7-14 FG, 4-4 FT, 1 REB, 10 AST, +3.
Evan Mobley: 14 PTS, 6-8 FG, 2-2 FT, 9 REB (3 OREB), 3 AST, +4.
De’Andre Hunter: 13 PTS, 2-3 3PT, 3-7 FG, 5-6 FT, 3 REB, 1 AST, -7.
Donovan Mitchell: 34 PTS, 4-7 3PT, 12-25 FG, 6-6 FT, 5 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK, +3.
Darius Garland: 20 PTS, 3-4 3PT, 7-14 FG, 4-4 FT, 1 REB, 10 AST, +3.
Evan Mobley: 14 PTS, 6-8 FG, 2-2 FT, 9 REB (3 OREB), 3 AST, +4.
De’Andre Hunter: 13 PTS, 2-3 3PT, 3-7 FG, 5-6 FT, 3 REB, 1 AST, -7.
December 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
STAT LEADERS:
Donovan Mitchell: 34 PTS, 4-7 3PT, 12-25 FG, 6-6 FT, 5 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK, +3.
Darius Garland: 20 PTS, 3-4 3PT, 7-14 FG, 4-4 FT, 1 REB, 10 AST, +3.
Evan Mobley: 14 PTS, 6-8 FG, 2-2 FT, 9 REB (3 OREB), 3 AST, +4.
De’Andre Hunter: 13 PTS, 2-3 3PT, 3-7 FG, 5-6 FT, 3 REB, 1 AST, -7.
Donovan Mitchell: 34 PTS, 4-7 3PT, 12-25 FG, 6-6 FT, 5 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK, +3.
Darius Garland: 20 PTS, 3-4 3PT, 7-14 FG, 4-4 FT, 1 REB, 10 AST, +3.
Evan Mobley: 14 PTS, 6-8 FG, 2-2 FT, 9 REB (3 OREB), 3 AST, +4.
De’Andre Hunter: 13 PTS, 2-3 3PT, 3-7 FG, 5-6 FT, 3 REB, 1 AST, -7.
Cavaliers fall to the Knicks on Christmas Day, 126-124. Cavs led by as much as 17 in this game, but a fourth quarter run powered by weak defensive rebounding from the Cleveland bigs propelled New York back in the game for the win.
December 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Cavaliers fall to the Knicks on Christmas Day, 126-124. Cavs led by as much as 17 in this game, but a fourth quarter run powered by weak defensive rebounding from the Cleveland bigs propelled New York back in the game for the win.
Knicks nearly commit a five second violation on the inbounds pass, but Kolek gets it to Towns to shoot free throws.
December 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Knicks nearly commit a five second violation on the inbounds pass, but Kolek gets it to Towns to shoot free throws.
Cavaliers either need to force a steal or foul and hope for the best on the last second shot.
December 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Cavaliers either need to force a steal or foul and hope for the best on the last second shot.
Mitchell hits a huge shot from just under the logo to bring the deficit back to under 1. Knicks take a timeout with 2.4 seconds remaining.
December 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Mitchell hits a huge shot from just under the logo to bring the deficit back to under 1. Knicks take a timeout with 2.4 seconds remaining.
Robinson misses both, but Cavs commit lane violation. Another shot.
December 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Robinson misses both, but Cavs commit lane violation. Another shot.
Cleveland fails to convert on the possession. Robinson, who's typically a poor free throw shooter, is at the line.
December 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Cleveland fails to convert on the possession. Robinson, who's typically a poor free throw shooter, is at the line.
OG Anunoby wide open on transition, brings the game back to two possessions.
December 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
OG Anunoby wide open on transition, brings the game back to two possessions.
Call is overturned, still Cavs ball.
December 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Call is overturned, still Cavs ball.
Looks like Kolek got ball on that on first contact. Mitchell also holding his wrist after the play.
Cavaliers still lead 117-116 with 1:45 to go.
Cavaliers still lead 117-116 with 1:45 to go.
December 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Looks like Kolek got ball on that on first contact. Mitchell also holding his wrist after the play.
Cavaliers still lead 117-116 with 1:45 to go.
Cavaliers still lead 117-116 with 1:45 to go.
Knicks challenging the foul call on Kolek.
December 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Knicks challenging the foul call on Kolek.
Mobley aggressive on the boards. Need to see way more of that going forward
December 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Mobley aggressive on the boards. Need to see way more of that going forward
Heads up play by Mitchell with the steal and dawn foul, pushes his points total up to 29
December 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Heads up play by Mitchell with the steal and dawn foul, pushes his points total up to 29
Mitchell Robinson grabbed four offensive rebounds during that Knicks run. I detailed the dangers of letting him dominate the boards in my Christmas Day preview
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The Case For the Cavaliers Winning (and Not) vs. the Knicks on Christmas
The Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks today in MSG for their first Christmas Day game since 2017. Here's what needs to happen to walkaway with the win.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Mitchell Robinson grabbed four offensive rebounds during that Knicks run. I detailed the dangers of letting him dominate the boards in my Christmas Day preview
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Hoping Josh Hart is okay…one of my favorite non-Cavs players in the league!
December 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Hoping Josh Hart is okay…one of my favorite non-Cavs players in the league!
I’ve been watching but haven’t had the time with the Christmas Day festivities to send out a post. Absolutely been loving what I’ve seen today!
Madison Square Garland is REAL.
Madison Square Garland is REAL.
December 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I’ve been watching but haven’t had the time with the Christmas Day festivities to send out a post. Absolutely been loving what I’ve seen today!
Madison Square Garland is REAL.
Madison Square Garland is REAL.
Evan Mobley will come off the bench with a minutes restriction in his return.
STARTING LINEUP
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Sam Merrill
Dean Wade
Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Sam Merrill
Dean Wade
Jarrett Allen
December 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Evan Mobley will come off the bench with a minutes restriction in his return.
STARTING LINEUP
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Sam Merrill
Dean Wade
Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Sam Merrill
Dean Wade
Jarrett Allen
December 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
STARTING LINEUP
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Sam Merrill
Dean Wade
Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Sam Merrill
Dean Wade
Jarrett Allen
Shams Charania has confirmed that Evan Mobley WILL return to action today against the New York Knicks.
MERRY CHRISTMAS CAVS FANS!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS CAVS FANS!!!
December 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Shams Charania has confirmed that Evan Mobley WILL return to action today against the New York Knicks.
MERRY CHRISTMAS CAVS FANS!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS CAVS FANS!!!
Atkinson confirmed that Mobley will give it a try in a “more intense” pregame workout ahead of the game.
If he was to play, it’d be on a minutes restriction but it’s not clear how long that’d be. #NBASky
If he was to play, it’d be on a minutes restriction but it’s not clear how long that’d be. #NBASky
December 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Atkinson confirmed that Mobley will give it a try in a “more intense” pregame workout ahead of the game.
If he was to play, it’d be on a minutes restriction but it’s not clear how long that’d be. #NBASky
If he was to play, it’d be on a minutes restriction but it’s not clear how long that’d be. #NBASky
Merry Christmas Cavs fans!
Cavaliers are in New York today for their first Christmas Day game since 2017, and are poised to make a statement to the rest of the league with a win. Find out why the Cavs WILL win and why they WON'T on my SubStack!
Cavaliers are in New York today for their first Christmas Day game since 2017, and are poised to make a statement to the rest of the league with a win. Find out why the Cavs WILL win and why they WON'T on my SubStack!
December 25, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Merry Christmas Cavs fans!
Cavaliers are in New York today for their first Christmas Day game since 2017, and are poised to make a statement to the rest of the league with a win. Find out why the Cavs WILL win and why they WON'T on my SubStack!
Cavaliers are in New York today for their first Christmas Day game since 2017, and are poised to make a statement to the rest of the league with a win. Find out why the Cavs WILL win and why they WON'T on my SubStack!
Potential Christmas Day miracle?
Evan Mobley has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game against the Knicks.
December 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Potential Christmas Day miracle?
Evan Mobley has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game against the Knicks.
December 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Evan Mobley has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game against the Knicks.