Evan Mobley finished Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks with 15 points (6-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two three-pointers.

Mobley landed a double-double on Tuesday, as he dominated the defensive glass and did a fine job of erasing shot attempts. Yet his shooting struggles from beyond the arc prevented him from delivering a bigger offensive performance, while failing to make the Knicks pay for gifting him open looks. Given his inefficiency from deep in Game 1, there’s a chance those same shots could be there for him to take. He’ll need to step into those looks and capitalize in Game 2 better than he did on Tuesday.

James Harden produced 15 points (5-of-16 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in the loss to the Knicks on Tuesday.

Harden had a rough Tuesday night at MSG. He struggled with his shot, particularly from beyond the arc, failed to generate points for his teammates, and turned the ball over six times. Additionally, he was the defensive target the Knicks repeatedly aimed for during the fourth quarter and overtime, as New York walked down Cleveland and overcame a 22-point comeback. Harden will almost certainly need to be better going forward for the Cavaliers to win games in this series. He’ll have a chance to bounce back in Game 2 on Thursday.

Donovan Mitchell finished Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks with 29 points (12-of-23 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, six steals, one block and four three-pointers.

Mitchell was highly productive on Tuesday. In his 41 minutes, he led the Cavaliers in points, was their most productive three-point shooter, and was massive on the defensive end, recording seven stocks. Yet Mitchell and his teammates struggled to generate enough two-way production to protect a 22-point fourth-quarter lead, which led to an overtime period and an eventual loss for the Cavaliers. Mitchell shot 1-of-6 and tallied two total points in the fourth quarter and overtime combined. He’ll have a chance to bounce back and help Cleveland try to even the series on Thursday.

KAT tallied 13 points (6-of-14 FGs), 13 rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Tuesday’s win over the Cavaliers.

Karl-Anthony Towns notched his seventh double-double of the postseason on Tuesday in his 40 minutes of game action. Yet, his numbers weren’t spectacular. Towns struggled from behind the three-point line, and his seven turnovers are notable. Still, he was part of a Knicks unit that overcame a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to push the team to a Game 1 win. Towns has had a productive postseason and will have a chance to add to it in Game 2.

OG Anunoby (hamstring) totaled 13 points (2-of-9 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in the win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

It took a while for Anunoby to find his rhythm in his first game back from a hamstring injury. However, he found offensive production at just the right time, as he scored nine of New York’s 14 points in overtime to help complete the largest comeback in the franchise’s history. Most importantly, Anunoby logged 34 minutes in his return and appeared to finish the game without any new or aggravated injuries. His status going into Game 2 will be one to monitor.

Jalen Brunson tallied 38 points (15-of-29 FGs,7-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, three steals and one three-pointer in the win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Despite having 21 points at the end of the third quarter, Brunson had not performed at a high level overall— he’s missed the mark on each of his three-point attempts, was 7-of-18 from the field, and his team trailed by 14 going into the final frame. Yet, he hit a switch in the fourth quarter as the Knicks trailed by as many as 22 points. The all-star guard electrified MSG with 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the final period to force overtime, where he then landed another couple of points to finish on the verge of 40. The Knicks finished the game on a 44-11 run and will take a 1-0 series lead.

OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns will start against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

The Knicks will have their starting forward back for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Anunoby had missed the final two games of the second-round series against the Sixers, but his return on Tuesday will provide New York with more versatility on both sides of the ball. He’s averaging 21.4 points and 7.5 assists on 61.9/53.8/81.1 shooting splits during the postseason.

Larry Nance Jr. (illness) is questionable to play against the Knicks on Tuesday.

Nance missed Games 6 and 7 against the Pistons with this illness and could remain out for another game. He played five minutes in the first round against the Raptors but didn’t see the floor at all against Detroit. His status won’t impact the Cavaliers’ rotation for the conference finals.

OG Anunoby (hamstring) is probable to play against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Anunoby missed Games 3 and 4 of the Knicks’ series against the 76ers, but he is expected to return to take on Cleveland. This doesn’t come as a surprise after he was a full participant in practice last week. Miles McBride replaced him in the starting lineup but will head back to the bench with Anunoby likely to return.

Evan Mobley accounted for 21 points (7-of-10 FGs, 6-of-11 FTs), 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Sunday’s Game 7 win over the Pistons.

Cleveland’s starting bigs were dominant in Game 7. Mobley recorded a double-double as part of a complete stat line, with Jarrett Allen going for 23 points and seven rebounds. Mobley scored at least 17 points in each of the final four games of the series, with Cleveland winning three. The Cavaliers will look to him for similar production against the Knicks in the conference finals, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday night.

Donovan Mitchell finished Sunday’s Game 7 win over the Pistons with 26 points (10-of-22 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers.

Mitchell and the Cavaliers are headed to the conference finals for the first time since 2018 after a dominant showing in Game 7. He rebounded from a poor Game 6, not only as a scorer but as a playmaker. After recording three assists on Friday, Mitchell was responsible for eight in Game 7 while committing three turnovers. He and the other Cavaliers were able to get into the paint early and often, which opened up everything offensively for them. Game 1 of the conference finals is on Tuesday in New York.

Donovan Mitchell finished Sunday’s Game 7 win over the Pistons with 26 points (10-of-22 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers.

Sam Merrill recorded 23 points (7-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one rebound, two assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Sunday’s Game 7 win over the Pistons.

Usually, James Harden (nine points, five rebounds and six assists) shooting 2-of-10 from the field would spell doom for his team. That wasn’t the case on Sunday, with Merrill’s performance among the reasons why. Shooting 5-of-8 from beyond the arc, Merrill was one of four Cavaliers to finish the 125-94 rout with at least 20 points. Max Strus (9/3/2/3 with one three-pointer) was the fifth starter on Sunday, replacing Dean Wade, but there’s room for Merrill to step up as well. Cleveland visits New York on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Jarrett Allen tallied 23 points (8-of-14 FGs, 7-of-13 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one blocked shot in Sunday’s Game 7 win over the Pistons.

As he did in Cleveland’s first-round series against Toronto, Allen saved his best for last as the Cavs earned their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2018. The Cavaliers’ starting center thoroughly outplayed Jalen Duren, and his stat line lacked only a three-pointer. In the Game 7 win over Toronto in the first round, Allen put up 22 points, 19 rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Things won’t get easier for Allen and the Cavaliers, as they visit the Knicks in Game 1 of the conference finals on Tuesday.

James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start Sunday’s Game 7 against the Pistons.

The Cavaliers have changed their starting lineup for Game 7, with Strus replacing Dean Wade. Strus offers a higher offensive ceiling, and he can also take on the task of defending Cade Cunningham. The other four starters are unchanged.

Larry Nance Jr. (illness) is out for Sunday’s Game 7 against the Pistons.

Nance is inactive for a second consecutive game due to an illness. He has not been a consistent member of the Cavaliers’ rotation, and that was unlikely to change for Sunday’s series decider.

Larry Nance (illness) is doubtful for Sunday’s Game 7 against the Pistons.

A late scratch for Friday’s Game 6 defeat, Nance is on track to miss Game 7 as well. The veteran forward/center has not been in the Cavaliers’ rotation, and that’s unlikely to change on Sunday.

Donovan Mitchell finished Friday’s Game 6 loss to the Pistons with 18 points (6-of-20 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers.

While he wasn’t as loose with the basketball as backcourt partner James Harden, who recorded eight turnovers, Mitchell struggled on Friday. Spida shot 30 percent from the field, and his inefficient shooting was one reason the Cavaliers could not close out the series. In three prior Game 7 appearances, Mitchell has averaged 27.7 points on 42 percent shooting from the field. He’ll need to be elite on Sunday if the Cavaliers are to reach the conference finals for the first time since 2018.

Evan Mobley recorded 18 points (6-of-14 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Friday’s Game 6 loss to the Pistons.

Mobley recorded a complete stat line on Friday, but it wasn’t enough to compensate for Cleveland’s 19 turnovers, which Detroit converted into 25 points. Last season’s Defensive Player of the Year has put up impressive numbers this series, totaling nine steals and 17 blocks through six games. Jarrett Allen (13/8/1/1/1) also recorded solid numbers in Game 6, and the Cavaliers will need more of the same in Sunday’s decisive Game 7 in Detroit.

James Harden accounted for 23 points (6-of-13 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and three three-pointers in Friday’s Game 6 loss to the Pistons.

While he did lead the Cavaliers in scoring, Game 6 was a rough one for Harden. His four assists were countered by eight turnovers, the fifth time this postseason that the point guard has finished a game with more turnovers than field goals made. Harden’s plus-minus of minus-5 wasn’t terrible, but it is a reminder of why it’s a fool’s errand to cite that category without context. It’s known that he’s going to have high-turnover nights, but Harden has to keep the miscues in check in Sunday’s Game 7.

Larry Nance Jr. (illness) is out for Friday’s Game 6 against the Pistons.

A late addition to the Cavaliers’ injury report, Nance is now officially out. His absence does not affect the Cavaliers’ rotation, as he has not been a part of it during the postseason.

Larry Nance Jr. (illness) is questionable for Friday’s Game 6 against the Pistons.

Nance is a late addition to the injury report, which is usually not a good sign for a player’s availability. The veteran forward/center has not been part of the Cavaliers’ rotation this postseason, so his absence would not have an in-game impact.

OG Anunoby (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday’s practice.

Due to their four-game sweep of the 76ers, the Knicks have not played since Sunday, May 10. Anunoby missed the final two games after straining his right hamstring late in Game 2, but there’s optimism that he’ll be ready for the Eastern Conference Finals. Friday’s practice participation is the latest bit of good news regarding the Knicks’ forward, who did everything without any restrictions. If Cleveland wins Game 6 against Detroit on Friday, the conference finals will begin on Sunday. However, if the Pistons force a decisive Game 7 that would be played on Sunday, Game 1 of the conference finals won’t be until Tuesday, May 19.

ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill reports that the Knicks are optimistic that OG Anunoby (hamstring) will be ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

After sweeping Philadelphia in the conference semifinals, the earliest that the Knicks will play again is on Sunday, May 17. Anunoby has been out since suffering a minor strain of his right hamstring during the latter stages of Game 2 of the conference semifinals and has not played since. He has been limited to individual work in recent practices, but there’s reportedly optimism that the forward will be ready for Game 1. If Detroit can force a Game 7, the conference finals would not begin until May 19, which would mean 13 days to recover for Anunoby. Miles McBride has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and he made seven three-pointers in the series-clinching Game 4 rout of the 76ers.