New York Knicks Knicks’ Game 2 report card: Mike Brown has found the right defensive matchups By Stefan Bondy Published May 21, 2026, 11:08 p.m. ET Mike Brown is pictured during the Knicks' May 21 win. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Report card from the Knicks’ 109-93 win over the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden:
A combination of a poor shooting night and persistent defensive pressure made a facilitator out of Brunson, who finished with 14 assists. Trusted his teammates and they delivered.
Jalen Brunson is pictured during the Knicks’ May 21 win against the Cavaliers. Charles Wenzelberg Karl-Anthony Towns Started hot with 13 points in the first half. The center ended with another double-double — 18 points and 13 boards. Did what he needed to do, especially on the defensive glass.
