The New York Knicks defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals after overcoming a large fourth-quarter deficit. Multiple outlets report that the Knicks trailed by 22 points with less than eight minutes remaining, then rally to win the game. The Athletic highlights that New York’s late surge includes a 30–8 run during the fourth quarter, a stretch that produces the biggest playoff comeback in 13 years and the largest in the Knicks’ team playoff history. BBC Sport similarly describes the performance as the Knicks’ biggest playoff comeback, stating the Cavaliers lead by 22 points entering the comeback. NBC News also emphasizes the timing and size of the deficit, noting the Cavaliers’ 22-point advantage late in the game and the Knicks’ ability to turn it around in the final minutes. Across reports, the key points are consistent: New York stages a major fourth-quarter turnaround, powered by a sustained late run, to secure a win in the opening game of the series.