Rome, 22 May (LaPresse) – Following the incredible comeback that saw them go from 22 points down with seven minutes remaining to an overtime victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks have also won Game 2 of the NBA playoffs against Cleveland, 109-93, and are now 2-0 up in the Eastern Conference series. At Madison Square Garden, New York saw all its starters score in double figures and enjoyed a special night from Josh Hart, who recorded a career-high 26 points in the play-offs, whilst the Cavaliers’ 26 points from Donovan Mitchell were not enough. The series now moves to the Cavs’ home court for Games 3 and 4.

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