Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 30 points, while Britain’s O.G. Anunoby added 21 points, and Mikal Bridges contributed 22 points on an impressive 11‑for‑15 shooting night, putting the Cleveland Cavaliers on the brink of elimination.

Brunson said: “I’m speechless. I think we fought, and that’s what matters most.”

The Knicks now lead the Eastern Conference Finals series 3–0 (best‑of‑seven) and can clinch the series in Game 4 on Monday in Cleveland.

No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 0–3 deficit to win a playoff series.

Anunoby said: “The series isn’t over. We just have to keep the pressure on them and try to win the next game.”

Brunson emphasized the need to stay focused, saying: “We’re focused on one possession at a time.” He added: “With the mentality we’ve had over the past few weeks, we need to keep it — and even improve it.”

The Knicks last reached the NBA Finals 27 years ago, when they lost to the San Antonio Spurs, and they haven’t won the championship since 1973.

Dominican star Karl-Anthony Towns scored 13 points, with eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, while Josh Hart added 12 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals for a New York team that hasn’t lost in a month.

Brunson said: “Our mentality hasn’t changed.” He continued: “We try to get better every day. We try to learn from our wins.” He added: “There’s a lot we can improve. There’s a lot we can control, and many mental mistakes we need to fix — but we’re always looking for ways to get better.”

Evan Mobley led Cleveland with 24 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 23, and James Harden scored 19.

The Cavaliers — who blew a 22‑point lead in Game 1 — never led in this game, as New York imposed its control early and dominated throughout.

Anunoby said: “I think it’s fair to say the momentum shifted (from Game 1).” He added: “We try to play the right way every game, but maybe that momentum helped a bit.”

New York opened the game hitting 10 of its first 13 shots, jumping ahead 29–19 just 8:29 into the game, with Towns scoring 11 points during that stretch, on the way to a 37–27 lead after the first quarter.

Cleveland cut the deficit to 60–54 by halftime, but the Cavaliers committed six turnovers in the first six minutes of the third quarter.

The Knicks led 91–82 entering the fourth, then extended the margin to 110–93 in the closing minutes, securing their fifth straight road win.

Anunoby explained the key to New York’s success: “It’s about executing the game plan on both ends, playing the right way, moving the ball, and then getting defensive stops.”