Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 130-93 Game 4 win over the Cavaliers on Monday night in Cleveland:
Hero
Remember those questions after Game 1 about Karl-Anthony Towns struggling against Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley?
He dominated the Cavaliers big men over the last three games, and was at his best in the clincher, tallying 19 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.
In his 26 minutes Monday night, the Knicks outscored Cleveland by 25 points. He also shot 50 percent from 3 (8-for-16) in the series.
Zero
Are the Cavaliers sure they want to pay free agent-to-be James Harden?
He was a mess in this series, and was again a major problem in the final game, limited to 12 points on 2-for-8 shooting.
He also committed five turnovers, and finished with 17 and a minus-55 rating in the four contests.
Unsung Hero
OG Anunoby is all the way back from that right hamstring strain. He threw down two ridiculous dunks that brought the many Knicks fans in attendance out of their seats.
The two-way wing finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Most importantly, he looks like his pre-injury self after a slow start in the Eastern Conference finals.
Key Stat
118: Knicks point differential in elimination games on the road against the Hawks, 76ers and Cavaliers.
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
