The Cavs remember being embarrassed by the New York Knicks in the 2023 playoffs. The biggest difference for the Cavaliers now? It's Kenny Atkinson.
Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has upped his game considerably over last season, playing with more physicality and, just as importantly, more confidence this season. Mobley is a first-time All-Star.
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers bullied the New York Knicks from the start, winning 142-105 in a matchup of two of the East's best teams.