Knicks, Hurricanes, and More: Monday’s Big Game Lineup

The New York Knicks began their playoff run by beating the Atlanta Hawks, then lost two games before winning again. They are now on a 5‑game streak and want to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Their next test is Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena, where they hope to finish a sweep.

• Game 1: Knicks came back from a 22‑point fourth‑quarter gap to win 115–104 in overtime.
• Game 2: Knicks won by double digits, putting the Cavaliers on the brink of elimination.
• Game 3: Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and Mikal Bridges added 22, giving New York a 121–108 victory.

The Knicks now have an all‑time postseason record of 5–0 against Cleveland and are aiming to sweep the series for a third time. On the other side, Evan Mobley scored 24 and Donovan Mitchell had 23 for Cleveland, who has lost both of its home games after a six‑game winning streak early in the playoffs. Cleveland has been swept four times in best‑of‑seven series, most recently by the Warriors in 2018.

NHL: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes

The NHL playoffs continue with the Montreal Canadiens facing the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference final. Carolina, the top seed, had a 6–2 win in Game 1 after an 11‑day break but evened the series with a 3–2 overtime win, thanks to Nikolaj Ehlers’ goal. Carolina has won all four of its road games this postseason, while Montreal is 2–4 at home.

MLB: Six Games on the Horizon

• The Marlins recently swept the Mets, allowing only two runs in three games.
• The Blue Jays’ four‑game winning streak ended with a loss to Pittsburgh.
• The Mariners lead their division, but the Athletics have won two of three games at Seattle earlier this season.

Betting Lines

• Knicks vs. Cleveland: Knicks +2.5
• Carolina vs. Montreal: Carolina +142 ML
• Toronto vs. Miami: Toronto +162
• Seattle vs. Oakland: Seattle +117

Various sports betting sites offer promotions for Monday’s games.