The New York Knicks have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers after a 102-93 victory in Game 4. The Knicks were led by the impressive performances of guards Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett, who combined for 43 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Brunson had a career-high 24 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field, including 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. He also had 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Barrett also had a strong outing with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. He shot 7-for-13 from the field and 3-for-5 from three-point range.
The Knicks were able to take control of the game early, jumping out to a 10-point lead in the first quarter. They maintained that lead throughout the game, never allowing the Cavaliers to get closer than four points. The Knicks were able to do this thanks to their strong defense, which held the Cavaliers to just 37.5% shooting from the field.
The Knicks also had a strong performance from their bench, with Derrick Rose and Immanuel Quickley combining for 20 points off the bench. Rose had 12 points on 4-for-9 shooting, while Quickley had 8 points on 3-for-6 shooting.
The Knicks now have a commanding 3-1 series lead and will look to close out the series in Game 5. If they can do so, it will be their first playoff series win since 2013. With Brunson and Barrett leading the way, the Knicks look poised to make a deep run in the playoffs.