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NEW YORK (WJW/AP) — Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers tried to remember why they deserve to be in the playoffs for the first time in five years with Game 4 against the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to get it done.
In the first quarter of Game 4, the Kicks have a 30-23 lead over the Cavs
By halftime, the Knicks held onto their 54-45 lead over the Cavs. Donovan Mitchell has 9 points and 5 turnovers at halftime.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23: Pete Davidson and Jon Stewart attend game Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell goes to the basket in the first half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio looks to move the ball around New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) in the first half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) dunks past New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson in the first half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) 
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro drives against New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) in the first half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers heads for the net as Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks defends in the first half during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Shaking off the nerves, or perhaps able to get out of their heads with many of the famous folks in the front rows still not back in their seats, the Cavs were able to get back in the game.
Soon the team was even able to take the lead in the third quarter, giving our guys confidence. While the Cavs were ahead much of the time, with Darius Garland looking more like his usual self, the score ended at 73-71 Knicks up in the quarter.
The fourth quarter was rough, with the Cavs trailing the entire time. Darius Garland couldn’t match the same magic he found in the third and Donovan Mitchell was not able to get anything going.
Still, the game had a much different feel than Friday’s Game 3. The game ended at 102-93, and the Knicks now up 3-1 in the series.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers let their nerves get to them Friday night, with a disappointing finish in New York City leaving the Knicks up by one in the Round 1 standings.
It seemed the Cavs never gave themselves a chance with their most inept offensive performance of the season, ending with a score of 99-79.
“Not being able to make shots definitely hurts as well, but it’s one of those things where we’ll be good,” Mitchell told reporters after the game. “Like, kind of breathe and relax and calm down.”
Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff argues a call during the first half of Game 3 of the team’s NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks on Friday, April 21, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) 
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen shoots over New York Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson, right, during the first half of Game 3 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, April 21, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Cavs fans can cheer on their team without having to travel all the way to New York, as Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is hosting a watch party for $5, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.
No matter what happens, the two teams are coming back to Cleveland Wednesday for a Game 5 in the series.
