Cavs Fall to Knicks in Game 3, Face 0-3 Series Deficit

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Published May. 24, 2026, 11:10 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the brink of elimination after dropping Game 3 to the New York Knicks, falling into an 0-3 series hole — a deficit from which no team in NBA playoff history has ever recovered.

The loss dealt a significant blow to a Cavaliers squad that had high hopes heading into the postseason. New York's relentless defense and sharp offensive execution proved too much for Cleveland to overcome, sending the Knicks to the edge of a series sweep.

The Cavaliers now face a must-win situation in Game 4, needing to string together four consecutive victories to advance — a feat that has never been accomplished in NBA history. Despite the long odds, Cleveland will look to its home crowd and veteran leadership to spark what would be the most improbable comeback the league has ever seen.

Game 4 is set to tip off as the Cavaliers fight to keep their season alive. Fans in Cleveland are hoping their team can find a way to extend the series and rewrite history, but the Knicks will be looking to close things out and move on to the next round.

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