Knicks edge Cavaliers in Mike Brown’s debut
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New York began the Mike Brown era with a narrow victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, Oct. 22, 2025, giving the Knicks a hard-fought win in the coach’s first game on the bench.
The matchup stayed tight throughout, with the Knicks holding a slim lead for most of the fourth quarter before fending off a late Cavaliers push in the closing seconds. The result delivered an immediate boost for Brown, who was hired during the offseason to steer the franchise into its next chapter.
Although neither team created much separation, timely baskets and key defensive stops allowed New York to preserve its advantage and open the 2025-26 campaign on a positive note.
Source: New York Post
