Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now: https://app.link.nba.com/APP22 Led by Jalen Brunson’s 27 points (21 in the 2nd half), the No. 5 seed New York Knicks defeated the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1, 101-97. Julius Randle (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Josh Hart (17 points, 10 rebounds) added a combined 36 points for the Knicks in the victory, while Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 38 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Cavaliers. The Knicks lead this best-of-seven series, 1-0, with Game 2 taking place on Tuesday, April 18 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT). Donovan Mitchell’s 38 points are the most points scored in a Cavaliers Playoff debut in franchise history, previously: LeBron James: 32 points on 04/22/2006 vs. The Washington Wizards Tonight’s victory marks the Knicks first Game 1 road win since: 05/30/1999: New York Knicks defeat Indiana Pacers, 93-90. Donovan Mitchell is the 2nd player in franchise history to record 30+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in their Cavaliers Playoff debut, joining: LeBron James: 32 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists on 04/22/2006 vs. The Washington Wizards Jalen Brunson is the 7th player in franchise history to record 25+ points in their Knicks Playoff debut, joining: Bob McAdoo: 41 points on 04/12/1978 Bernard King: 40 points on 04/20/1983 Dick Barnett: 29 points on 03/22/1968 Amar’e Stoudemire: 28 points on 04/17/2011 Alec Burks: 27 points on 05/23/2021 Jalen Brunson: 27 points on 04/15/2023 Allan Houston: 25 points on 04/24/1997