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
| Series | Teams (Record) | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Marlins vs. Blue Jays | Miami (25–29) vs Toronto (25–28) | Rogers Centre |
| Mariners vs. Athletics | Seattle (25–29) vs Oakland (27–26) | West Sacramento |
- 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.