Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers tips off at 8 p.m. ET.

New York will look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead against Cleveland.

The Knicks pulled off a thrilling, gritty escape on Tuesday, erasing a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun Cleveland 115-104 in overtime.

Jalen Brunson dropped 38 points to carry the offense and will likely be relied upon again on Thursday.

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College basketball royalty in the house
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Jake Nisse

Pitino has spent plenty of time in The Garden with St. John’s, and now he’s here to watch some NBA action.

Mitchell’s first points give the Cavs a slender lead
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Jake Nisse

It was a quiet first quarter for Mitchell, who only scored his first points on Cleveland’s last possession of the period. But his stepback rattled in and gave the Cavs a 27-24 lead heading into the second quarter.

An encouraging start from the visitors, who are getting a monster performance out of Mobley, but there’s a long way to go.

Evan Mobley putting the Knicks on notice
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Jake Nisse

The Cavs big man pushes his way back Mitch Robinson and throws down a lefty reverse dunk to silence the MSG crowd. He’s come to play tonight

Towns takeover
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Jake Nisse

A great, aggressive drive from the basket from Towns on Jarrett Allen, as he gets a tough layup to drop in and cut the Cavs’ lead to one.

Atkinson calls a timeout, and Towns is up to seven points after a productive few minutes.

Knicks starting slow once again , it’s 17-11 Cavs
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Jake Nisse

The Cavs lead by six at a TV timeout a little less than halfway through the first quarter, and it appears they’ve recovered emotionally from their Game 1 collapse.

Mobley is already up to 8 points, while Cleveland is easily winning the rebounding battle (7-2) as well.

Mitchell laboring?
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Jake Nisse

After an impressive Game 1, the Cavs guard does not look completely healthy so far. Richard Jefferson said on the broadcast that he’s lacking his usual burst, and this will certainly be something to watch.

Mobley making ’em pay
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Jake Nisse

The Cavs big man drills his second three of the game. briefly giving Cleveland an 8-5 lead. The Cavs’ guards will have plenty of space to operate with if he consistently hits that.

Rough start for Cleveland
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Jake Nisse

Brunson gets in the lane to hit a floater, and Bridges picks off an inbound before KAT nails a three. New York is continuing its momentum from Game 1.

Tip off!
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Jake Nisse

We’re underway for Game 2.

No surprises here…
By
Jake Nisse

No changes to the starting five. But Hart’s minutes will surely be a factor to watch after the Knicks’ late-game run came with him on the bench.

Getting close now
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Jake Nisse

We’re edging closer to tip-off now, and the Knicks will be hoping for another productive game from Karl-Anthony Towns. The big man only had 13 points in Game 1 but continues to impress with his passing.

Getty ImagesHart-warming
By
Jake Nisse

A nice moment here between Josh Hart and Jose Alvarado before an intense few hours of basketball tips off.