Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell are two of the players to watch when the New York Knicks (20-9) and Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14) face one another at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. It starts at 12 p.m. ET.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Dec. 25 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Game time: 12 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and Disney+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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Knicks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.9% | 8 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46% | 7 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.2 | 3 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.2 | 5 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.1 | 4 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14 | 16 |
Cavaliers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.3% | 20 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.8% | 14 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.5 | 13 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.2 | 20 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 6 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.4 | 4 |
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Top Players
Knicks
- Brunson puts up 29.1 points per game while adding 6.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds.
- Karl-Anthony Towns contributes with 22.3 points, three assists and 11.7 rebounds per contest.
- Brunson hits 2.8 threes per game to lead active Knicks.
- Mikal Bridges averages 1.7 steals and one block per game.
Cavaliers
- The Cavaliers go-to guy, Mitchell, leads active Cavaliers players in both scoring (30.6 points per game) and assists (5.4 assists per game).
- Jarrett Allen has per-game averages of 13.9 points, 2.1 assists and 7.5 rebounds this season.
- Mitchell cashes in on four treys per game.
- The Cavaliers' defensive effort gets a lift from Mitchell's 1.3 steals and Allen's 0.9 blocks per game.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Guerschon Yabusele: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),
Miles McBride: Out (Ankle)
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Lonzo Ball: Day-To-Day (Injury Management),
Evan Mobley: Out (Calf),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Max Strus: Out (Foot)
Knicks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Spurs | W 124-113 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Pacers | W 114-113 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | 76ers | L 116-107 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Heat | W 132-125 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Timberwolves | L 115-104 | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Hawks | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Hawks | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | 76ers | - | Home |
Cavaliers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Hornets | L 119-111 | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | Bulls | L 127-111 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Bulls | L 136-125 | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Hornets | W 139-132 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Pelicans | W 141-118 | Home |
| 12/25/2025 | Knicks | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Suns | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Pistons | - | Home |
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