Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 25, 2025

The fourth quarter became the decisive battleground, as both offenses converged on a 70-point explosion that pushed the Cavaliers and Knicks into overtime territory and beyond the pregame total. Cleveland arrived in New York having allowed just 121.5 points per game over its last ten contests, yet the home team's 42-point final quarter overwhelmed that defensive profile. The Knicks' 126-124 victory came on the back of a second-half surge; after a tighter first 24 minutes that produced 118 combined points, New York and Cleveland combined for 132 in the second half, with that fourth-quarter barrage proving decisive.

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Darius Garland added 20 points and 10 assists. Jaylon Tyson contributed 16 points and 6 rebounds in the losing effort. For New York, Jalen Brunson matched Mitchell's 34-point output with 1 rebound and 4 assists, and Jordan Clarkson supplied 25 points. Tyler Kolek rounded out the supporting cast with 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 9 assists.

The combined 250 points exceeded the 241.5 market total by 8.5, sending the game over the number. DAGGER's pregame call leaned under and missed, as the fourth-quarter offensive showcase proved too much for the defensive expectations baked into the pregame number.