How to Watch Knicks vs. Cavs Game 1: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Knicks will face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. New York has won seven consecutive playoff games, while Cleveland recently eliminated the Pistons. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN and available for streaming on DIRECTV and the ESPN app.
- ▪The game is scheduled for May 19 at 8 p.m. ET.
- ▪The Knicks have swept the 76ers in the conference semifinals.
- ▪Cleveland is looking to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2018.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-knicks-vs-cavs-game-120001904.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000 |
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