Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 19, 2026

The Knicks edged the Cavaliers 115–104 in overtime, a one-point victory margin that masked a back-and-forth offensive affair decided in extra minutes. New York and Cleveland combined for 219 points, slipping just 0.5 points past the 218.5 market total to cash the over, though the line had drifted to 217.5 at tipoff after opening higher.

Scoring momentum swung throughout regulation. The teams combined for 39 points in the first quarter before the pace quickened: 55 combined in Q2, then 58—the game's highest-scoring frame—in Q3. The second half's 108 combined points edged the first half's 94, but the Cavaliers went cold when it mattered most, posting just 18 combined points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks held them to single-digit output. Overtime brought 17 combined points, with New York's 14 and Cleveland's 3 sealing the outcome. Jalen Brunson led New York with 38 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell paced Cleveland with 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Evan Mobley added 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Cavaliers; Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Knicks. DAGGER leaned under, and it missed by the narrowest margin.