Cavs swept in NY, on brink of elimination

Published: Apr. 23, 2023 at 3:36 PM EDT
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Jalen Brunson and R.J. Barrett combined for 55 points as the Knicks beat Cleveland 102-93 Sunday in game 4 of the NBA playoffs.

New York takes a 3-1 series lead after sweeping games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden.

Donovan Mitchell struggled for Cleveland, scoring 11 points on 5 of 18 shooting with 6 turnovers.

Darius Garland led the Cavs with 23 after scoring just 2 in the first half. He also had 10 assists.

The Cavs shot just 26 percent from 3-point range (6 for 23).

The Knicks had a 47-33 rebounding edge, including 17 offensive boards.

Game 5 is Wednesday in Cleveland.