The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Recent York Knicks 109-94 on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, marking their 13th win in the last 15 games. The victory ties both teams’ records as they continue to pursue the Detroit Pistons for a higher seed in the Eastern Conference.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 23 points, while James Harden contributed 20 in a balanced offensive performance. The Cavaliers held the Knicks to just 11 points in the third quarter, building a lead they would not relinquish. The win wasn’t built on individual heroics, but rather a collective effort, according to reports from the game.
The Cavaliers’ recent success, now at 13-2 in their last 15 contests, has sparked discussion about their potential as Eastern Conference contenders. Harden’s integration into the team has been a key factor, revitalizing Jarrett Allen’s performance and exceeding expectations even compared to Evan Mobley. His presence has also appeared to encourage Mitchell to share ball-handling responsibilities, enhancing the team’s overall offensive flow.
Cleveland will face another challenging matchup on Friday, February 27th, against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who remains sidelined with a calf injury. Milwaukee has bolstered its roster since the trade deadline, acquiring Cam Thomas and seeing promising development from Ryan Rollins.
The Cavaliers at Bucks game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network at 8:00 p.m. EST. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 8.5 points, with an over/under of 228.5 points. Analysts predict a Cavaliers victory of 114-105, emphasizing the importance of limiting Milwaukee’s three-point shooting – the Bucks are second in the league in three-point percentage.
A strategic approach for the Cavaliers, according to analysts, involves forcing the Bucks to drive to the basket and draw fouls, capitalizing on Milwaukee’s struggles with free throw shooting. Cleveland is last in the league in free throw percentage.
Following the game against the Bucks, the Cavaliers’ schedule includes a Friday, February 27th game against the Detroit Pistons, a Sunday, March 1st game against the Brooklyn Nets, and a Tuesday, March 3rd home game against the Detroit Pistons.
Injury reports indicate that Taurean Prince is out for the Bucks, alongside Antetokounmpo. For the Cavaliers, Max Strus is out due to a foot injury.
