New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 25, 2026

New York's dominance in the opening quarter set the tone for a lopsided matchup in Cleveland. The Knicks and Cavaliers combined for 64 points in Q1—the game's highest-scoring frame—with New York immediately asserting itself behind Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 31 points, but his effort couldn't overcome the early deficit or the visitors' sustained efficiency across the remaining three quarters.

The combined scoring decelerated sharply after that explosive start. Q2 saw just 53 combined points, followed by 52 in Q3 and 54 in Q4—a dramatic slowdown from the first-quarter pace that left the two teams with 223 combined points. New York's balanced attack featured OG Anunoby's 17 points and 7 rebounds alongside Landry Shamet's 16 points, while Evan Mobley chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds for Cleveland. The Knicks' 130 points represented a commanding performance in a rivalry where New York had won three straight head-to-head meetings this season, including victories of 121–108 (total 229) and 115–104 (total 219). The 223 combined total cleared the 218.5 market line by 4.5 points, finishing OVER despite DAGGER's pregame lean toward the under.