The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New York Knicks, 119 - 104, at Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday. Cleveland has now beat New York in 10 - straight games, as they continue to own the Knicks. It was the second and fourth quarters that were decisive, as Cleveland outscored New York, 67 - 43 in that 24 - minute span. The Cavaliers ended up shooting 53 percent from the field, while holding the Knicks to just 42 percent from the field. A 42 - 28 differential in the paint was huge as well, as Cleveland dominated down low. The Knicks (23 - 35) were surprisingly quiet at the trade deadline and this result is no surprise with the recent form of these two teams. Courtney Lee was New York's best player, as he led the team with 25 points, six rebounds and five assists on 10 - of - 15 shooting. Carmelo Anthony finished second on the team with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists. Wily Hernangomez got the start at center and totaled 11 points, 10 rebounds and four assists en route to a double - double. The Knicks will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday for their next game. The Cavaliers (40 - 16) have now won nine of their last 11 games, as they continue to surge. LeBron James added another triple - double to his tally, as he accumulated 18 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists. Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring, as he provided 23 points, three rebounds and six assists. Tristan Thompson was a beast down low, amassing 10 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks on 5 - of - 7 shooting. Kyle Korver came off the bench to collect 20 points, two rebounds and three assists, while going 6 - of - 10 from three - point range. Cleveland will return to action on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls.
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