The first-round series between the 5-seed Knicks and 4-seed Cavaliers is already off to an electrifying start.
In Game 1, New York got the best of Cleveland thanks in large part to the play of Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, who combined for 46 points to help the Knicks withstand 38 points from Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell.
With its performance in Game 1, New York opened a playoff series with a road win for the first time since 1999, which could be a good sign for a team that is also in search of its first postseason series win in a decade. That said, this resilient Cavaliers group has not lost consecutive home games since late December and will look to bounce back in Game 2.
Can the Knicks replicate their Game 1 formula or will the Cavaliers take care of home and even the series? Here is everything you need to know in order to tune into Game 2.
NBA PLAYOFFS SCHEDULE: Dates, times, TV channels for every game
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.
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 Odds
Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs are favored to bounce back at home in Game 2.
Knicks: +170
Cavaliers: -200
The point spread is -5.0 for Cleveland and the total is 214.0 at the time of this writing. For the full market check out Bet 365.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers schedule, TV channels
The Cavaliers entered the series with 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
