With Julius Randle back in the lineup, the Knicks were able to earn a thrilling Game 1 win over the Cavaliers, stealing home court in the process.
Coming into the series, there were questions surrounding the availability of Randle, who had been out since suffering a sprained ankle on March 29. And while signs indicated Randle would be ready for the playoffs, a final decision wasn't confirmed until the hours leading up to Game 1.
In his return to action, Randle quickly put questions surrounding his status to rest. The two-time All-Star turned in a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double, including a crucial late-game rebound that helped New York seal the win.
Cannot emphasize enough how huge this offensive rebound here from Randle was.
— KnicksNation (@KnicksNation) April 16, 2023
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Will Randle be available when the Knicks and Cavaliers meet for Game 2? Here is the latest on his status as the Knicks look to take a 2-0 series lead.
NBA PLAYOFFS SCHEDULE: Dates, times, TV channels for every game
Is Julius Randle playing vs. Cavaliers tonight?
After seeing 33 minutes of playing time in Game 1, Randle said he was "tired as hell" early in the game but did not express that he felt limited by his ankle.
The Knicks have not made their submission to the NBA's official injury report but Randle is expected to be available for Game 2.
What channel is Knicks vs. Cavaliers on?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 2 of Knicks vs. Cavaliers will air on TNT. Kevin Harlan will do play-by-play alongside analyst Reggie Miller. Allie LaForce will report from the sideline.
Viewers in the United States can stream Knicks vs. Cavaliers on Sling TV.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers start time
- Date: Tuesday, April 18
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Knicks vs. Cavaliers from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 18.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers schedule, TV channels
The Cavaliers have home court advantage over the Knicks in the first round. Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 will be played in Cleveland while Games 3, 4 and 6 will be played in New York.
The complete schedule for Knicks vs. Cavaliers is below.
| Date | Game | Location | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
| April 15 | Game 1 | Cleveland | Knicks 101, Cavaliers 97 | — |
| April 18 | Game 2 | Cleveland | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| April 21 | Game 3 | New York | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| April 23 | Game 4 | New York | 1 p.m. | ABC |
| April 26 | Game 5* | Cleveland | TBD | TBD |
| April 28 | Game 6* | New York | TBD | TBD |
| April 30 | Game 7* | Cleveland | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
