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Key takeaways
- The New York Knicks didn't need complex stratagems or tactical trickery to pull off their 22-point fourth-quarter comeback to steal Tuesday's Game 1 from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- "It was no secret," Knicks coach Mike Brown said afterward.
- That was a blunt statement toward Cleveland guard James Harden.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The New York Knicks didn't need complex stratagems or tactical trickery to pull off their 22-point fourth-quarter comeback to steal Tuesday's Game 1 from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, the Knicks' approach was simple, effective and exposed to the entire basketball-watching world.
"It was no secret," Knicks coach Mike Brown said afterward. "We were attacking Harden."
That was a blunt statement toward Cleveland guard James Harden. But it was no less vicious than the Knicks' treatment of the former MVP and future Hall of Famer throughout their historic comeback. They were relentless in seeking out Harden on the defensive end, and they took advantage of Cleveland's inability to stop Jalen Brunson from scoring on Harden.