The New York Knicks travel to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Tuesday, February 24, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, tip-off scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
New York faces multiple absences on its roster. Miles McBride is out following pelvic and core muscle surgery, while two-way players Pacome Dadiet and Kevin McCullar Jr. remain in the G League. Dillon Jones is listed as questionable, also on a two-way contract.
The Cavaliers will be without Max Strus due to left foot surgery for a Jones fracture. Tristan Enaruna and Riley Minix remain in the G League.
Key Knicks contributors are fully available. Jalen Brunson leads the team at 26.8 points per game with 6.2 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20.1 points and 11.8 rebounds. Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby provide scoring balance, with 15.6 and 16.3 points per game respectively.
Recent victories against Chicago and Houston have propelled New York to a 36-21 record, tied with Cleveland for third in the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland’s frontcourt remains strong with Mobley posting 17.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade contribute defensively and on the boards, while Donovan Mitchell carries the scoring load at 28.6 points per game.
The Cavaliers have won seven of their last ten, though they fell to Oklahoma City 121-113 in their most recent outing.
This matchup also carries implications for seeding. Both teams are 36-21, with Detroit and Boston leading the conference. A win for New York could maintain momentum and home-court advantage scenarios, while Cleveland seeks to rebound and protect its position.
