Harden scores 20 points as team wins 6 of 7 games! Cavaliers avenge Knicks with Mitchell's 23 points and Allen's 19+10

On February 25th, the NBA regular season continued with the Cavaliers defeating the Knicks 109-94 at home, avenging their two previous losses this season. Harden shot 8 of 18, contributing 20 points and 4 assists, marking 6 wins in 7 games since joining the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers led by 6 at halftime and increased the margin in the second half to claim the win. Allen posted 19 points and 10 rebounds, Mitchell scored 23 points on 5 of 18 shooting, and Brunson added 20 points on 6 of 19 shooting.

Statistics

Knicks: Brunson with 20 points and 4 assists, Bridges scored 18 points with 5 rebounds and 3 steals, Towns added 14 points and 7 rebounds, Hart contributed 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, Anunoby had 5 points and 3 rebounds, Robinson recorded 11 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Alvarado contributed 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Cavaliers: Harden scored 20 points with 2 rebounds and 4 assists, Mitchell had 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, Allen posted 19 points and 10 rebounds, Dean Wade added 11 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, Mobley contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds, Tyson scored 12 points with 8 rebounds, Schröder had 3 points and 5 assists.

Player of the Game

Allen shot 7 of 8 with a high efficiency to record a solid double-double performance.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Hart scored on a floater, Mobley and Mitchell each hit three-pointers, Brunson scored 5 straight points, and Harden also made a three-pointer. Bridges scored on a mid-range jumper, Mobley hit another three, Mitchell stole the ball and scored, Allen scored inside, giving the Cavaliers a 7-point lead. Hart and Towns scored consecutive layups, Harden hit a mid-range shot and a floater. Mitchell threw down a powerful dunk, Shamet scored on a layup, Wade hit a three, and Tyson scored inside. Brunson scored on a teardrop, Wade hit a buzzer-beater three. The quarter ended with the Cavaliers leading 35-26 over the Knicks.

In the second quarter, Wade hit another three, Towns scored 5 straight points, Schröder assisted Tyson for a dunk and then hit a three himself. Mitchell and Robinson combined for 6 points. Ellis scored on a mid-range jumper, Anunoby dunked, Brunson completed a three-point play, narrowing the gap to two points. Allen made two free throws, Towns hit a three, Harden scored on a floater. Allen delivered two consecutive dunks, Brunson hit a three, Mitchell scored 4 straight points. Bridges scored on a floater. At halftime, the Cavaliers led the Knicks 60-54.

In the first half, three Knicks players scored in double figures: Brunson with 13 points, Towns with 11 points and 5 rebounds, Bridges with 10 points. For the Cavaliers, two players reached double digits: Mitchell with 15 points and 4 assists, Allen with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Harden had 9 points and 4 assists.

After the break, Harden scored on a mid-range jumper, Allen added a putback. Anunoby and Harden exchanged three-pointers, Bridges scored 5 straight points. Allen scored on a floater, Harden hit another three. Robinson scored on a putback, Tyson made a three, Dean Wade scored on a putback, Tyson hit a mid-range jumper, extending the Cavaliers' lead to 18 points. After three quarters, the Cavaliers led 83-65. The Knicks struggled offensively this quarter, scoring only 11 points.

In the final quarter, Mobley made two free throws out of three attempts, Alvarado and Hart hit three-pointers, Mitchell and Harden also made threes, Mobley scored on a putback, Ellis dunked, Allen made one of two free throws, with the Cavaliers leading by 20 points. Bridges hit a three, Tyson completed a three-point play. Brunson scored on a mid-range shot, Mitchell repeatedly went to the free-throw line, and the game's outcome was decided. Both teams rested their starters, and the Cavaliers ultimately won at home against the Knicks.

Starting Lineups

Knicks: Brunson, Bridges, Hart, Anunoby, Towns

Cavaliers: Harden, Mitchell, Dean Wade, Mobley, Allen