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The New York Knicks have been without a vital player in guard Josh Hart, who has missed their last seven games with an ankle injury. While Hart seems nearer to
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks came back from a 17-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Cavaliers in the Christmas opener. Here's what you missed.
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Brunson and the reserves lead a Christmas comeback as the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 126-124
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, reserve Jordan Clarkson had 25 and the New York Knicks came from 17 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 on Thursday and win on Christmas Day for the third straight year.
Before Hart's injury, he scored 15 points while grabbing five rebounds against the Cavs. The Knicks struggled early against the Cavs, falling behind 18-3 in the first minutes of the game. But they have been able to fight back to try to complete the comeback.
The New York Knicks match up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas day Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (20-9, second in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE ...
New York will remain without one of its most versatile contributors as it opens a demanding four-game road trip in Phoenix.
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