Cavaliers vs. Knicks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Cleveland Cavaliers (42-35) play against the New York Knicks (43-43) at Madison Square Garden Game Time: 1:00 PM EDT on Saturday April 2, 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 0, New York Knicks 0 (1:00 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Joe Vardon @ …

The Cleveland Cavaliers (42-35) play against the New York Knicks (43-43) at Madison Square Garden

Game Time: 1:00 PM EDT on Saturday April 2, 2022

Cleveland Cavaliers 0, New York Knicks 0 (1:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Joe Vardon @joevardon
With the Knicks eliminated from the playoffs and Julius Randle probably done for the season, it can be easy to fall into the trap of taking the Knicks likely. But their first six guys can absolutely beat the Cavs if they’re not paying attention. Barrett, Fournier, Burks, etc – 12:58 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Big minutes from #TheFirstCedi 👏
@KeyBank | #LetEmKnow12:45 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the #Hornets today and a #Cavaliers‘ loss to the #Knicks12:38 PM
Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
#Cavs starters this afternoon v. NYK:
Garland
Okoro
LeVert
Markkanen
Brown – 12:33 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
First five in today’s matinee! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/tVEiZjDDRa12:32 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Clock in and lock in.
#ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/46dyGWbZbc12:12 PM

Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
It’s going to be Moses Brown starting at center for #Cavs again today. – 12:10 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
FYI: Cylde is gonna wear a different custom suit for each of the Knicks’ final three home games, each inspired by one of three beloved NYC restaurants (Peppa’s Jerk Chicken, and Rubirosa Ristorante)
🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/kn5ZpRZIn612:03 PM

Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
#Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley are in Cleveland doing on-court work, but he doesn’t expect them to play Sunday. As for them returning, Bickerstaff said, “I’m still hopeful that maybe one or two of the final games we’ll have both those guys back.” – 12:01 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
With the Cavs in New York this weekend. J.B. Bickerstaff said neither Jarrett Allen nor Evan Mobley would play tomorrow against the Sixers. Neither made this road trip, which ends today against the Knicks. – 11:53 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The #Sixers will clinch a playoff spot with a win AND a Cleveland loss. – 11:40 AM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
#Sixers clinch a playoff spot today with a win and a #Cavaliers loss – 11:40 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said neither Jarrett Allen nor Evan Mobley are expected to play tomorrow against Philadelphia. He is still “hopeful” both return next week, before the end of the regular season. – 11:36 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Tom Thibodeau says Julius Randle will most likely be out for the rest of the season due to a nagging quad ailment: pic.twitter.com/d6FztBaOmg11:31 AM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks say Miles McBride (sore right knee) is out today against Cleveland. Quentin Grimes (knee soreness) also remains out. Tom Thibodeau said earlier this week that he didn’t think Grimes’ soreness was a result of him returning too soon from his prior knee ailment. – 11:29 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks say Alec Burks will start at point guard today vs. Cleveland.
Can’t make this stuff up. – 11:28 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Before you all invade my mentions, here’s what Thibs said yesterday when asked about possibly starting Quickley.
Starting lineup w/ Burks is exactly net even point differential on the season. Foursome of Burks/RJ/Fournier/Mitch (no Randle today) is -.06 per 100 possessions. pic.twitter.com/WHm1aLxc7z11:25 AM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Knicks starters:
Alec Burks
Evan Fournier
RJ Barrett
Obi Toppin
Mitchell Robinson – 11:22 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks have ruled out Deuce McBride (sore right knee) for this afternoon’s game against Cleveland. – 11:21 AM
New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
Miles McBride (sore right knee) is out for today’s game against Cleveland. – 11:20 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Miles McBride has a right knee injury and is OUT for today’s game against the Cavaliers, Tom Thibodeau says. – 11:20 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Tom Thibodeau said Julius Randle is out for tomorrow’s game in Orlando, too, and “most likely will be out the rest of the way.” – 11:19 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
If Cavaliers lose to Knicks this afternoon and Bulls defeat Heat tonight, the Bulls clinch top-6 seed and avoid play-in. – 10:27 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
I didn’t write a word of Duke’s and Coach K’s 1985-86 media guide, but I produced it for Taylor Publishing in Dallas and came up with the idea of publishing it in hardcover so that it would also serve as a great recruiting guide. The New York Times wrote…lnkd.in/egZqkP2G10:00 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
I produced Duke’s 1985-86 media guide, came up with the idea of publishing it in hardcover. The New York Times wrote it up. Soon I was producing them for all sorts of schools. It was the first year that Coach K took Duke to the Final Four, great fun in Dallas. Ah, memories. pic.twitter.com/b7SZq3gfFM9:59 AM

Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
ICYMI: ‘Wait for my moment’: Cleveland #Cavaliers‘ Cedi Osman responds to two recent benchings beaconjournal.com/story/sports/2… via @beaconjournal9:45 AM
Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
ICYMI from @ByNateUlrich: With no first-round pick, Cleveland #Browns GM Andrew Berry seeks his next JOK in NFL Draft beaconjournal.com/story/sports/p… via @beaconjournal9:45 AM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Saturday matinee @TheGarden.
@BetMGM x #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/JwXr2xu5iR9:45 AM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
No playoffs, but Knicks have things to play for RJ Barrett insists. newsday.com/sports/basketb…9:42 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Saturday afternoon in The Garden!
🕐 1:00PM ET
📺 @BallySportsCLE
📻 @wtam1100, @wmms, @Power891
@RocketMortgage | #LetEmKnow9:00 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Knicks have ruled out Julius Randle (quad) and Quentin Grimes (knee) for this afternoon’s game vs. the Cavs.
#LetObiEat7:52 AM