CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Cleveland Cavaliers looked for redemption Tuesday during their second matchup against the New York Knicks in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. And they got exactly what they wanted.

With a huge roar from the sold-out crowd, the game began just after 7:30 p.m. In comparison to Game 1, the first quarter saw the Cavs going head to head with the Knicks, as the two teams went back in forth with the lead. The quarter ended with the Cavs leading 25-22.

Take a look at photos from before and during the game below:

  • Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives against New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
  • CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 18: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 18, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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  • CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with former NBA player Reggie Miller prior to Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 18, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
  • Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland shoots against the New York Knicks during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
  • Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) and New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reach for a rebound during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

The second quarter more than thrilled the crowd, as the Cavs stayed in the lead the entire time. Darius Garland’s huge dunk alone kept people on their feet. The first half of the game ended with a score of 59-39.

Is Darius Garland human? He continued to dominate the third quarter helping to bring the score to 82-60.

And in the end, with “Cleveland Rocks” blaring from the speakers, the team pulled off the big win 107-90 over the Knicks.

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Following Saturday’s game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, which saw the Cavs make a valiant comeback only to fall 101-97 in the end, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters “This is a wake-up call and a learning lesson for our guys.”

The fans more than showed up for their home team Saturday, screaming and stomping for the Cavs. And Tuesday, the team is going to need all of that energy and more, as the guys attempt to cut through the nerves, maintain their usually strong defense and pull out a W.