<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4K1byO_0wPEPbm200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4K1byO_0wPEPbm200" width="1080" height="608" ><figcaption>New York Knicks, Josh Hart / David Richard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The New York Knicks are <a href="https://dailyknicks.com/mikal-bridges-gives-knicks-fans-massive-gift-dominating-win-over-pacers">coming off a 123-98 win</a> over the team that eliminated them in the 2024 playoffs. On Monday night, the Knicks will host the team they eliminated in the 2023 playoffs.</p><p>Cleveland is 3-0 on the season, with wins over Toronto, Detroit, and Washington. The Cavaliers won all three games by double digits, with their 113-101 win over the Pistons being the closest. Playing New York will be Cleveland's first real test. </p><p>The Cavaliers finished No. 4 in the East last season and beat a young Magic squad in seven games in the first round before losing to the Celtics in the semifinals. Cleveland fired J.B. Bickerstaff and hired Kenny Atkinson, who used to be a Knicks assistant coach. </p><p>New York is without Mitchell Robinson, who won't play until January at the earliest. He dominated Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the 2023 postseason. Karl-Anthony Towns is the Knicks' new starting center, and Jericho Sims is the primary backup. Fans have called for rookie center <a href="https://dailyknicks.com/tom-thibodeau-needs-to-at-least-consider-this-knicks-rotation-tweak-sims-hukporti">Ariel Hukporti to receive minutes</a>. </p><p>Seeing Tom Thibodeau's rotations, especially if the Knicks are without one of their key starters. </p><h2>Josh Hart's status for tonight's game against the Cavaliers</h2><p>Josh Hart (right ankle impingement) is listed as questionable. </p><h2>Miles McBride's status for tonight's game against the Cavaliers</h2><p>Miles McBride (left knee hyperextension) is listed as probable. </p><h2>Knicks injury report</h2><p>Miles McBride (knee) is probable. Josh Hart (ankle) is questionable. Mitchell Robinson (foot), Precious Achiuwa (hamstring), and Kevin McCullar Jr. (knee) are out. </p><h2>Cavaliers injury report</h2><p>Max Strus (hip) and Emoni Bates (knee) are out. </p><h2>Knicks projected starting lineup</h2><p>Jalen Brunson</p><p>Mikal Bridges </p><p>Josh Hart (if he plays)</p><p>OG Anunoby</p><p>Karl-Anthony Towns</p><h2>Cavaliers projected starting lineup</h2><p>Darius Garland</p><p>Donovan Mitchell</p><p>Dean Wade</p><p>Evan Mobley</p><p>Jarrett Allen</p><h2>How to watch Cavaliers at Knicks Oct. 28</h2><p>Cleveland at New York won't be broadcast on national television. You can stream it on NBA League Pass (blackout restrictions apply), MSG Networks, or the <a href="https://www.yesnetwork.com/news/the-gotham-sports-app-the-exclusive-new-tv-everywhere-and-dtc-streaming-home-of-msg-networks-and-the-yes-network-has-launched">Gotham Sports App</a> (the streaming home of MSG and YES Network). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. </p><h2>Knicks' next five games</h2><p>Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Miami (7:30 p.m. ET)</p><p>Friday, Nov. 1 at Detroit (7 p.m. ET)</p><p>Monday, Nov. 4 at Houston (8:45 p.m. ET)</p><p>Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. ET)</p><p>Friday, Nov. 8 vs. Milwaukee (7:30 p.m. ET)</p></div></body>

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The New York Knicks are coming off a 123-98 win over the team that eliminated them in the 2024 playoffs. On Monday night, the Knicks will host the team they eliminated in the 2023 playoffs. Cleveland is 3-0 on the season, with wins over Toronto, Detroit, and Washington. The Cavaliers...