Cavaliers 142-105 Knicks (Feb 21, 2025) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks NBA game, final score 142-105, from February 21, 2025 on ESPN.
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Key updates
- Recent head-to-head results show the Knicks and Cavaliers have split matchups in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, with notable Cavaliers wins and Knicks victories in different stints of the schedule. For example, Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 142-105 in February 2025, illustrating a high-scoring Cavs performance in that meeting. Conversely, the Knicks earned a closer win in December 2025 at 126-124. These results reflect the teams’ competitive balance across recent seasons.[3][5]
- In the latest head-to-head, Cavaliers achieved a late-season 108-102 victory over the Knicks, with Darius Garland fueling a fourth-quarter comeback, highlighting the Cavs’ ability to close out tight games against New York. This game underscores Donovan Mitchell’s and Garland’s scoring impact in clutch moments against the Knicks in that stretch.[1]
- The Knicks’ recent 119-111 win over the Cavaliers in October 2025 emphasized strong performances from OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson, marking Mike Brown’s debut game as Knicks coach and setting early-season tone in their matchup series.[2]
What this means for fans
- Expect close, competitive games when these teams meet, with dynamic guard play and leadership from star wings and interior frontrcourt players driving the outcome.[1][2]
- Matchups to watch: guard/wing battles featuring Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell for the Cavaliers against Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby for the Knicks, particularly in late-game situations.[2][1]
Illustration: typical game flow head-to-head
- First half: Knicks often ride perimeter scoring from Brunson and Anunoby; Cavaliers respond with Garland/Mobley interior scoring and sharp-shooting from the wings.[3][1]
- Second half: late runs can swing games, with Garland’s clutch scoring or Brunson’s a.k.a. late-game decision making often deciding narrow margins.[1][2]
Citations
- Cavaliers 108-102 Knicks (April 11, 2025) detailed comeback by Garland, with Cavs overcoming a 23-point deficit.[1]
- Knicks 119-111 Cavaliers (October 22, 2025) highlighted Anunoby and Brunson led Knicks in Mike Brown’s first game as Knicks coach.[2]
- Cavaliers 142-105 Knicks (February 21, 2025) Cavs’ big win and high-scoring effort.[3]
- Knicks 126-124 Cavaliers (December 25, 2025) close-quarters late-season result.[5]
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