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Harden's Season-High 32 Lifts Cavs Over Knicks
12 Nov
Summary
- James Harden scored a season-high 32 points in the win.
- Cleveland overcame a late comeback attempt by New York.
- Karl-Anthony Towns set a franchise record for the Knicks.
James Harden delivered a season-best 32 points, guiding the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-107 win against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. This victory marked Cleveland's return to Madison Square Garden after their previous playoff exit.
The Cavaliers maintained control throughout the second half, with Harden's go-ahead three-pointer with just over four minutes remaining breaking a tie and sealing the win. Donovan Mitchell contributed 23 points for Cleveland.
For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson scored 27 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, extending his double-double streak to 11 games to set a franchise record.
The Cavaliers, who had lost their previous two games, including a recent home loss to the Knicks, are set to visit Miami next. The Knicks will travel to Indiana.
