Knicks dominate Cavs in Game 3, close in on Finals return as they take 3-0 series lead
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By Joel Reyes
The New York Knicks moved to within a victory of a return appearance in the NBA Finals after they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday (PH time) at Rocket Arena.
Six players scored in double figures for the Knicks, who led from start to finish to grab a commanding 3-0 series lead.
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and issued 6 assists for the Knicks, who extended their winning streak in this year's playoffs to 10 games. They have not lost since Game 3 of their first-round series against Atlanta.
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Karl-Anthony Towns set the tone for New York, scoring 11 points in the first quarter as the Knicks raced to a 37-27 lead.
The Knicks held a 60-54 lead at the half before pulling away in the third and fourth quarters. New York led by as many as 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks moved on the verge of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
Evan Mobley led the way for Cleveland with 24 points. Donovan Mitchell added 23 points for the Cavs, who need to win four straight games to beat the Knicks in the series.
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Leandro Mendoza
JBis the guy2 days agoReply
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Luis Francisco
Goodbye cavs hahaha2 days agoReply
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Jet Levalib
Cavs in the brink of extinction2 days agoReply
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Joseph B. Rey
Knicks vs Okc in the finals3 days agoReply
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Ann Narazumag
east finals mvp is jalen brunson3 days agoReply
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kyrX AP
jordan clarkson.. 👍3 days agoReply
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Mario Samson
The Cavaliers' loss in Game 1 essentially meant the end. Their mentality and morale were completely shattered, and the tide had turned against them.3 days agoReply
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Joffel Duran
Napagod ang cavs sa series kontra pistons3 days agoReply
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