Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 21, 2026

Josh Hart's 26 points and 7 assists steered the Knicks past a Cavaliers team that never found offensive rhythm, with New York's 109-93 victory settling well below the pregame total. The combined 202 final score landed 13.5 points under the 215.5 market total, a miss for DAGGER's pregame OVER call.

The first half remained competitive, with teams combining for 102 points through two quarters—51 apiece in both Q1 and Q2. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell posted 26 points to lead the visitors, while James Harden added 18 points and 6 rebounds. But New York's depth proved decisive in the second half. Q3 was the game's highest-scoring quarter at 53 combined points, with the Knicks outscoring Cleveland 32–21 to seize control. Mikal Bridges contributed 19 points and Jalen Brunson orchestrated the offense with 14 assists and 19 points. A quiet fourth quarter—just 47 combined points—sealed the low-scoring affair, with Cleveland managing only 23 points as the Knicks held at 24.

The result fit neither team's season trajectory. New York averages 120.6 points per game over its last 10 outings, while Cleveland has hovered around 109.0. Head-to-head meetings this season ranged from a 219-point total to this 202-point finish, reflecting the volatility of the matchup. The Knicks' defensive execution in the second half extinguished any comeback hopes, leaving both offenses far short of market expectations.