nba · recap
New York Knicks 109, Cleveland Cavaliers 97
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers) — 37 points on 13-22 shooting. Never quite a blowout, never quite a sweat.
By ExpertsLeague Desk · November 8, 2026
The Knicks took it 109-97 — New York Knicks over Cleveland Cavaliers, a controlled win on the 2026-11-07 slate.
How it swung
Never quite a blowout, never quite a sweat — the winner kept the game at arm's length and answered every push.
Box score leaders
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers) — 37 points on 13-22 shooting
Jalen Brunson (Knicks) — 31 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists on 12-25 shooting
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) — 29 points, 13 rebounds on 11-21 shooting
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