INSTANT REACTION: Cleveland Cavaliers destroy the Knicks on national TV
In ESPN’s game of the night, the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the New York Knicks its worst loss of the season.
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Evan Mobley added 21, and the Cleveland Cavaliers bullied the New York Knicks from the start Friday night, winning 142-105 in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams.
Only the Cavaliers looked elite, winning their sixth straight and improving the NBA’s best record to 46-10. Cleveland has won 14 games by 20-plus points, matching its most in a season in franchise history. The Cavaliers also topped 140 points for the fourth time in 2024-25, their most in franchise history.
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson, when asked, said he didn’t view it as a statement win, however.
“No, no, no. I think we played well, I thought we were focused, but I wouldn’t call it a statement win,” Atkinson said. “They’re obviously a really good team, we were at home, but I think we got good feedback on what could work if you play this team in the playoffs. That’s probably the most important thing.”
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26 Comments
Dg has the body control of Denzel ward. He takes a beating so often and most is his own doing. Tonight was 🔥 tho. GO CAVS
😂😂 Mcnuggets gonna have to start a spoiler free reaction show now. “The Cavs played pretty well tonight folks! Wink Wink.”
What kinda car is McNuggets driving?
Bro, its in The title of the video. That's what I'm talking about in the chat stream. The reason I clicked on it Was to let you know that in the title you spoiled it. Just leave the outcome of the game out of the title. I could understand you taking offense if I decided to click on it on my own and it was titled correctly, IE no spoilers. But that's not what happened so please give me more credit than that. Normally I don't see spoilers in your titles and then I can watch the highlights and come back to watch as I always do. I've been watching you guys from the beginning, the very first day. I comment often and I Try to remember to hit the like button as Often as I can. I'm sorry if I wasn't clear in the chat stream or if you misunderstood. Please don't clown me and say that that's the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard or whatever it was you said. Now I'm not ** hurt or anything like that and I'm certainly going to keep watching all you guys. But just understand what I'm trying to say without being such a jerk about it Mike. My talk to text made the M in your name a lower case. I fixed it so you didn't think I was being a passive aggressive jerk. And just to be a little more clear, when I opened up youtube, your live was the first on the feed. So totally unavoidable on my end unless I don't go on YouTube. I hope you understand and if you need any more clarification please let me know.
I even still liked the stream
You didn't spoil anything and the highlights are definitely still worth watching lol. Good breakdown McNuggets 👍🏼
Allen don’t like contact
Mcnuggets looks like he 40 12 years old 💀
Cavs beat the crap out of NYK. Can’t believe this was the Knicks worst loss under thibs. I feel inclined to chant “we want Boston” but they scare me!
Let’s get Okoro and Wade back into playing shape. Deeeeeeefeeeeeeense! Stay healthy DG and JA.
Sausage Pet
CPJ has the MOST team friendly contract in the HISTORY of the NBA!!!!!!!! LOVE our depth!!!!
That #1 seed is HUGE!!!!!!
Amazing how much bigger the CAVS look when HUNTER is on the court. Looks like the perfect acquisition so far. THIS TEAM IS 🔥
Your fake enthusiasm for Cleveland is impressive. We know you're a Nets fan. Like Bull is a worthless Bengals fan.
I’m praying for Darius 🙏🏾
Mobley's behind the back dribble and score was sick
It wasn't on National TV. It was on cable ESPN. No one saw it.
I'll bet Hunter is SO happy now. Good trade 👍
Don’t apologize to these degenerates
I gotta see that Mitch, Okoro, Hunter, Wade, Mobley lineup against Boston that lineup was a defensive nightmare for ny
Why even join a post game reaction live an hour after the game if you don’t wanna hear spoilers lmao. Don’t apologize McNugget guy is just wild for that comment
KAT was killing Hunter and Dean
Love you guys , watch you guys all the time. One day would love to have lunch or dinner with you, Earl the Pearl, Tyvus and of course G Bush. I'm from Dayton, Ohio and a UD ALUM.
You are the best local reporter for the Cavs because of your Fandom, enthusiasm and knowledge of the game. I loved your reaction to that ridiculous comment about spoiling the game lol and still you apologized even though it was totally unnecessary. GG 👍🏼
Mikey McNuggets, LOVE these after game thoughts. You should consider these "… FINAL THOUGHTS…" after road / televised games. Your passion and basketball knowledge is really fun to hear.