By Data Skrive

Dec. 25, 2025 5:28 am EST

Two of the league’s top scorers square off when Jalen Brunson (sixth, 29.1 points per game) and the New York Knicks (20-9) host Donovan Mitchell (fourth, 30.6) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14).

How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York KnicksCleveland vs. New York odds

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Injury reportsKnicks

Guerschon Yabusele: Day-To-Day (Illness),

Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),

Miles McBride: Out (Ankle)

Cavaliers

Max Strus: Out (Foot),

Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),

Evan Mobley: Questionable (Calf)

Stats to know
The Knicks record 120.1 points per game (only 2.6 more points than the 117.5 the Cavaliers allow).
The Cavaliers score 7.1 more points per game (120) than the Knicks cede (112.9).

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