ECF — Cavaliers vs Knicks Game 2
Sports Live•May 23, 2026
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<h1>Knicks 109 – Cavaliers 93<br><em>Hart's Career Night, NY Lead 2-0</em></h1>
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<li><strong>Final: New York Knicks 109 — Cleveland Cavaliers 93</strong> · NY leads ECF 2-0</li>
<li><strong>Josh Hart: 26 points</strong> — playoff career-high · 10-21 FG · 5-11 from 3 · 7 assists</li>
<li><strong>Jalen Brunson: 19 pts + 14 assists</strong> — controlled every crunch time moment</li>
<li><strong>18-0 scoring run in Q3</strong> (53-53 → 71-56) completely broke Cleveland's spirit</li>
<li><strong>KAT: 18 pts + 13 rebounds</strong> · Mikal Bridges: 19 pts</li>
<li><strong>MSG crowd chanting "Knicks in 4"</strong> as final seconds ticked off</li>
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<div class="pr"><div class="pr-av" style="background:#FEF3C7;color:var(--cw)">JH2</div><div class="pr-info"><div class="pr-n">James Harden</div><div class="pr-s">CLE · PG</div></div><div class="pr-stat" style="color:var(--cw)">18 pts · 6 ast</div></div>
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<div class="pr"><div class="pr-info"><div class="pr-n">OG Anunoby (NYK)</div><div class="pr-s">Hamstring — returning, playing through</div></div><span style="font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;background:#D1FAE5;color:var(--ok)">Active</span></div>
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<div class="pr" style="background:#EFF6FF;border-radius:6px;padding:8px 6px"><div class="pr-info"><div class="pr-n" style="color:var(--kb)">Game 2 · May 21 · MSG · FINAL ✓</div></div><div class="pr-stat" style="color:var(--kb)">NYK 109 – CLE 93</div></div>
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<p>The New York Knicks did not need a comeback this time. Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals was a statement — controlled, dominant, and punctuated by a Madison Square Garden crowd chanting "Knicks in 4" as the Cavaliers shuffled off the court 16 points down.</p>
<p>Josh Hart was the story. After a quiet Game 1, the Knicks guard erupted for 26 points on 10-of-21 shooting, including 5-of-11 from three, plus 7 assists. Cleveland left him open early. Then he made them pay until the very end.</p>
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<div class="cm"><div class="cm-av" style="background:#DBEAFE;color:var(--kb)">MG</div><div class="cm-body"><div class="cm-nm">MadGarden_Fan</div><div class="cm-bb">KNICKS IN 4 LET'S GOOO 🔵🟠🔵🟠</div></div></div>
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<div class="faq"><div class="faq-q" onclick="faqT(this)">What was the final score of Knicks vs Cavaliers Game 2?<span class="faq-ic">+</span></div><div class="faq-a">The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026. NY now leads the series 2-0. Knicks are 2 wins away from the NBA Finals.</div></div>
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<h1>Jalen Brunson Net Worth 2026</h1>
<p>The Knicks captain: underpaid by elite standards — and his next contract will fix that completely</p>
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<li><strong>Net Worth: ~$18 million</strong> (2026 estimate — Celebrity Net Worth / EssentiallySports)</li>
<li><strong>2025-26 Salary: $34,944,001</strong></li>
<li><strong>Current Contract: 4 years, $156,549,124</strong> (avg $39.1M/yr · fully guaranteed)</li>
<li><strong>Total contracted career earnings: ~$266 million</strong> through 2029</li>
<li><strong>Free agent: 2028–29</strong> (player option in final year)</li>
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<h2>The $113 Million He Left on the Table</h2>
<p>The most fascinating part of Brunson's financial story is what he gave away. In July 2024, he signed a 4-year $156.5M extension with the Knicks — an amount experts estimated to be ~$113 million below what he could have commanded on the open market. Brunson chose stability, New York, and keeping the Knicks' payroll flexible. That decision is paying off — the Knicks are now two wins away from the NBA Finals.</p>
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<div class="nwc"><div class="nwc-n">$34.9M</div><div class="nwc-l">2025-26 Salary</div><div class="nwc-s">Current season</div></div>
<div class="nwc"><div class="nwc-n">$156.5M</div><div class="nwc-l">Current Contract</div><div class="nwc-s">4-yr extension 2024</div></div>
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<h2>Contract Year by Year — Full Breakdown</h2>
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<tr class="hl"><td>2025-26</td><td>Year 1</td><td class="money">$34,944,001</td><td>Current season</td></tr>
<tr><td>2026-27</td><td>Year 2</td><td class="money">$37,739,521</td><td>Fully guaranteed</td></tr>
<tr><td>2027-28</td><td>Year 3</td><td class="money">$40,128,040</td><td>Fully guaranteed</td></tr>
<tr><td>2028-29</td><td>Year 4</td><td class="money">$43,737,562</td><td>Player Option</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"><strong>Total</strong></td><td class="money" colspan="2"><strong>$156,549,124 (fully guaranteed)</strong></td></tr>
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<div class="info-bx"><strong>Why is Brunson "underpaid"?</strong> At $34.9M this season, Brunson earns less than players like Damian Lillard ($48M) and Bradley Beal ($46M), both underperforming or injured. Brunson is averaging 27 PPG, 6.1 APG, leading NY to the ECF. His 2028 free agency contract is expected to be one of the largest in NBA history.</div>
<h2>Career Earnings — From $6.1M Rookie to $266M Franchise Cornerstone</h2>
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<tr><td>Rookie Deal</td><td>Dallas Mavericks</td><td class="money">$6.14M</td><td>2018-22</td></tr>
<tr><td>Free Agent Deal</td><td>New York Knicks</td><td class="money">$104M (4yr)</td><td>2022-26</td></tr>
<tr class="hl"><td>Veteran Extension</td><td>New York Knicks</td><td class="money">$156.5M (4yr)</td><td>2025-29</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"><strong>Total Career Contracted</strong></td><td class="money" colspan="2"><strong>~$266M through 2029</strong></td></tr>
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<h2>FAQ — Jalen Brunson Net Worth 2026</h2>
<div class="faq"><div class="faq-q" onclick="faqT(this)">What is Jalen Brunson's net worth in 2026?<span class="faq-ic">+</span></div><div class="faq-a">Jalen Brunson's net worth is estimated at approximately $18 million in 2026 (Celebrity Net Worth, EssentiallySports). His total contracted NBA career earnings are ~$266M through 2029 including his current extension.</div></div>
<div class="faq"><div class="faq-q" onclick="faqT(this)">How much does Jalen Brunson earn per year?<span class="faq-ic">+</span></div><div class="faq-a">Brunson earns $34,944,001 in 2025-26, rising to $37.7M, $40.1M, and a $43.7M player option. His 4-year extension average is $39.1M/year — below max salary but fully guaranteed.</div></div>
<div class="faq"><div class="faq-q" onclick="faqT(this)">What is Jalen Brunson's Knicks contract?<span class="faq-ic">+</span></div><div class="faq-a">Brunson signed a 4-year $156,549,124 veteran extension with the Knicks in July 2024, fully guaranteed through 2028-29 with a player option in the final year. He originally joined NY on a 4-year $104M deal in 2022.</div></div>
<div class="faq"><div class="faq-q" onclick="faqT(this)">When does Jalen Brunson become a free agent?<span class="faq-ic">+</span></div><div class="faq-a">Brunson has a player option in 2028-29 ($43.7M). If he opts out, he becomes an unrestricted free agent in summer 2028 — projected to be one of the largest contracts in NBA history based on his current performance.</div></div>
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'mitchell':'Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points in Game 2 and is the only Cavalier giving NY problems. But James Harden shot poorly, the bench scored just 14 points, and the team only managed 44 points in the second half.',
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