🎅 Whoa, basketball fans: the New York Knicks pulled off a Christmas miracle, rallying from a 17-point deficit to squeak past the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 at Madison Square Garden on Dec 25. The win cements their hold on second place in the Eastern Conference. 🏀
The night started rocky: the Knicks were down 18-3 in the first period, thanks to Donovan Mitchell's 12-point burst. By the start of the fourth quarter, New York trailed 103-86 and looked cooked. 🔥
But then Cleveland committed eight turnovers in the second quarter, opening the floodgates. The Knicks ripped off a 37-20 run, hitting seven triples to flip the script and take a 60-58 halftime lead. Jordan Clarkson drained three of those deep bombs, while point guard Tyler Kolek dished out seven assists with just one turnover. 🎯
Then came the Q4 magic: with every steal and clutch shot, the Knicks clawed back and pulled ahead in the dying seconds, sealing the win 126-124. 💥
What a reminder that in basketball, no lead is safe—just like in your fav esports final or a cricket chase down the stretch. Whether you are cheering from Mumbai, Manila, or Makassar, this comeback is one for the books. 📱✌️
With this win, the Knicks remain second in the East, eyeing home-court edge for the playoffs. Keep an eye on MSG—this team is just getting started. 🔥
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Knicks rally from 17 points down to edge Cavaliers on Christmas Day
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