The New York Knicks have a golden opportunity Monday night to complete a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers and secure their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
After winning the first three games of the Eastern Conference Finals, New York enters Game 4 with all the momentum, while Cleveland must defend its home court to keep its season alive.
The game will take place at Rocket Arena, where the Cavaliers will try to avoid a series-ending defeat in front of their home fans.
How to Watch Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 4
- Date: Monday, May 25
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
- Location: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds
Oddsmakers slightly favor New York heading into the matchup:
- Spread: Cavaliers +2.5
- Moneyline: Knicks -141 | Cavaliers +119
- Over/Under: 217.5 points
Despite playing on the road, the Knicks remain favorites thanks to their dominant performances throughout the series.
Knicks Chasing History
Led by Jalen Brunson, New York has controlled the Eastern Conference Finals from the opening tip.
The Knicks opened the series with a hard-fought overtime victory before following it up with convincing wins in Games 2 and 3. Their balanced attack, defensive intensity, and playoff experience have left Cleveland searching for answers.
A victory Monday night would send the Knicks to their first NBA Finals in nearly three decades and move them four wins away from ending a championship drought that dates back to 1973.
Cavaliers Fighting to Extend Their Season
For Cleveland, the challenge is straightforward but daunting.
The Cavaliers need four consecutive wins to overcome the 3-0 deficit and keep their championship hopes alive.
That task starts with stars Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, who must deliver their best performances of the postseason to avoid elimination.
Eastern Conference Finals Schedule
- Game 1: Knicks 115, Cavaliers 104 (OT)
- Game 2: Knicks 109, Cavaliers 93
- Game 3: Knicks 121, Cavaliers 108
- Game 4: Knicks at Cavaliers — May 25
- Game 5: Cavaliers at Knicks — May 27*
- Game 6: Knicks at Cavaliers — May 29*
- Game 7: Cavaliers at Knicks — May 31*
* If necessary
With a trip to the NBA Finals on the line, Game 4 could either become the final chapter of Cleveland’s season or the beginning of an unlikely comeback story.
