Knicks 4-1 Cavaliers qualified for the second round Brunson 23 minutes Mitchell 28+7

Netease Sports reported on April 27:

The NBA playoffs in 2022-23 will continue, New York Knicks Win away again to lock the qualification for promotion. Brunson They got 23 points, Barrett got 21 points, and led the team to score double points. The Knicks gradually established the advantage in the first three quarters and resisted the opponent's counterattack. They defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 106-95 in the fifth game of the first round in the east. The Knicks eliminated the Cavaliers 4-1 to advance to the eastern semi-finals. They will wait for the winner between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat.

Brunson of the Knicks team got 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Barrett got 21 points, Queckley got 19 points, Robinson got 13 points, 18 rebounds and 3 blocks, Randall got 13 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. He left the court early because of a sprained left ankle. Tuoping scored 12 points, Hart got 4 points and 12 rebounds. Cavaliers Mitchell 28 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Garland 21 points and 4 assists, Lewell 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Okoro 10 points, Mobley 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.

After the start of the game, the two teams drew several times. After 10 draws, Brenson hit a three-point hit. He led the team to a 7-2 climax, and the Knicks led the way. Mitchell's jump shot temporarily stopped bleeding, Robinson, Barrett and Brenson scored successively, and they extended their advantage to 9 points. After that, the two teams each played several attacks, and Brunson hit two free throws. The Knicks ended the first quarter with a 33-26 lead of 7 points.

Barrett made two successful breakthroughs. He led the team to start the second quarter with a 7-3 climax, and the Knicks led by 11 points. Garland hit a jumper, and Queckley and Brunson each scored 3 points. The Knicks continued to expand their advantage. Lewell kept chasing three points, Barrett quickly hit back three points, Mitchell and Lewell each scored three points, and the Cavaliers reached 49-59 at 1:15 seconds before half time. Brenson broke through and responded. Garland made two free throws. At the end of the half court, the Cavaliers fell behind by 10 points with 51-61.

Brunson of the Knicks got 17 points in the first half, Randall got 13 points and 6 assists, Barrett and Queckley got 11 points each; Lewell of Cavaliers scored 12 points and Mitchell scored 11.

Randall left early because of a sprained left ankle. After the third quarter, Troopin filled his starting vacancy. He was active and scored 7 points. The Knicks led 68-53. Mitchell recovered 3 points and Barrett responded with 3 points. Lewell scored 5 points and led the team to recover 7 points. The Cavaliers were 9 points behind 65-74 with 5:20 left in this section. Tuoping kept attacking and scored another 5 points. He led the team to another 9-0 climax. The Knicks led 83-65 with 3:35 left in this section. Stevens stopped bleeding by three points, Mitchell even chased 5 points, and the Cavaliers pulled the gap back to 10 points. Brenson made a breakthrough and scored. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led by 87-75.

Mitchell and Garland joined hands for 5 points to start the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers were only 8 points behind, and the Knicks requested a suspension. After Quickley paused, he hit a jumper, and Garland chased 4 points. The Cavaliers fell behind by 84-90. The Knicks did not panic. Barrett and Queckley made fouls successively and hit all four free throws. They led the team to get another 6 points. The Knicks led by 12 points with 96-84 when there were 5 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Garland made two free throws, Robinson successfully attacked twice in a row, and the Knicks firmly maintained a double-digit advantage.

The Cavaliers did not give up their efforts. Mitchell and Garland teamed up for six points, and the Cavaliers narrowed the gap to single digits. Brenson was fouled and hit two free throws. Mitchell hit a three-point shot, and the Cavaliers fell behind 95-102. Queckley made two free throws, Ottoman missed the three point shot, Queckley made two free throws, and the Knicks led by 11 points. Mitchell missed three points, but he made mistakes later. The Cavaliers were unable to recover. They lost 95-106.

Knicks starting lineup: Brenson, Hart, Barrett, Randall, Robinson

Cavaliers' starting lineup: Garland, Mitchell, Lewell, Mobley, Allen