Will an injury ridden Milwaukee Bucks handle business at home against the New York Knicks when they meet on 7, 2026.

James Harden and Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 109-94 win over the New York Knicks at Rocket Arena on Tuesday night.

Knicks vs. Cavaliers predictions and NBA picks. James Harden puts forth a vintage scoring performance on Tuesday.

The New York Knicks are one of the most high profile teams in the NBA. In addition to being the team that plays at the world famous Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have also become a consistent winner. They are coming off a season where they reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.

One game separates the third-place Knicks and fourth-place Cavaliers, and the outcome of Tuesday’s games could be crucial for keeping the orange and blue in contention for a top-two spot in the conference. Oddsmakers at DraftKings have installed the Cavs as 4.5-point favorites, with the market split down the middle on each side of the spread.

And Brunson, in a big spot, in a matchup seemingly skewing in his favor against a Cavs backcourt with James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, shot just 6-of-19 for 20 points on the night. The Knicks were outscored by 20 points in Brunson’s 36 minutes on the floor.

Jeremy Sochan hasn't had a strong start with the New York Knicks, and Mike Brown's recent rotation decision points to the struggles growing.