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Eastern Conference Finals – Game 2 Preview: Cavaliers vs. Knicks

Listen to all the analysis and the game Thursday night (5/21) live on 92.9 FM ESPN beginning at 7 p.m.

AUDIO: J&J discussed the game with George Ruggiero and revealed Producer Brad's pick for the game in "Fade Brad" segment

• 🏀 Series situation: New York enters tonight with a 1-0 series lead after an improbable Game 1 comeback, erasing a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit and stealing momentum at home.
• 🔥 Can Cleveland respond? The biggest storyline is how the Cavaliers handle the emotional fallout. They controlled most of Game 1 before collapsing late, and head coach Kenny Atkinson has emphasized the team's ability to rebound from adversity.
• ⭐ Star watch: Cleveland needs a dominant all-around effort from its top players, while New York again leans on clutch scoring and late-game execution from its leaders.
• 📈 Battle to watch: Turnovers and rebounding could decide everything. New York forced major mistakes and turned Game 1 into a chaotic, high-energy finish.
• 🏟️ MSG factor: Madison Square Garden should be electric with the Knicks looking for a commanding 2-0 lead before the series shifts to Cleveland.
• 🎯 Prediction: Expect a desperate Cavaliers team and a tighter finish, but the pressure level tonight feels enormous for Cleveland.