Last year we started with 15 consecutive wins, but this year we lost the first game! The Cavaliers evened the difference twice and missed a 17-point comeback.

In the opening game of the new season, the Cavaliers, the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference last season, lost to the Knicks 111-119 on the road, suffering their first defeat of the season. It is worth mentioning that the Cavaliers had a 15-game winning streak at the beginning of last season, which was eventually ended by the Celtics. However, the Cavaliers suffered a defeat in the first game of the season.

The Cavaliers were at a disadvantage today, falling behind by double digits three times. Although they evened the difference twice, they ultimately lost to the Knicks. In the second quarter, the Cavaliers fell behind to 15 points, but then they went on a 14-2 run to close the gap to just one point. However, the Knicks opened the gap again. In the third quarter, the Cavaliers won 37-22 by 15 points in a single quarter and evened the point difference. But at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers were beaten by the Knicks with a 14-0 climax, fell behind by double digits again, and ultimately lost the game, missing a 17-point comeback.

Garland missed today's opening game due to injury, which also had a certain impact on the Cavaliers' strength. Mitchell performed well overall today, but his status fluctuated greatly. He played 36 minutes and made 12 of 25 shots, 2 of 9 three-pointers, 5 of 5 free throws, 31 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, and 3 turnovers, with a plus-minus value of -14. Mitchell made 3 of 7 shots in the first half, 2 of 2 free throws, and only scored 8 points and 2 assists. However, in the third quarter, he made 9 of 14 shots and 2 of 6 three-pointers. He scored 21 points in a single quarter. However, in the last quarter, he faced tight defense from the opponent and missed all 4 shots. He also made two mistakes and was intercepted by the opponent, and suffered cramps.

Mobley Jr. performed well. He played 36 minutes, making 8 of 18 shots, 4 of 8 three-pointers, 2 of 5 free throws, and scored 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. Merrill felt hot. He started 28 minutes, made 6 of 11 shots, and 5 of 10 in his first start. He scored 19 points and 3 rebounds, but he left the game with six fouls in the end. Ball's Cavaliers career debut was poor. He played 23 minutes as a substitute and made only 1 of 7 three-pointers. He only had 3 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 turnovers.

For the Knicks, Brunson had a poor touch. He started 34 minutes and made 5 of 18 shots, only 1 of 9 three-pointers, 12 of 13 free throws, and scored 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Anunoby performed well, playing 37 minutes, 9 of 17 shots, 4 of 9 three-pointers, 2 of 4 free throws, contributing 24 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, with a plus-minus value of +10.

Towns played through injury and played 31 minutes. He made 5 of 12 shots, 1 of 4 three-pointers, 8 of 9 free throws, and a double-double of 19 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists. Bridges performed well on both offense and defense. He played 33 minutes and made 6 of 11 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, without making any mistakes. McBride played 25 minutes off the bench, making 4 of 7 shots, 4 of 6 three-pointers, 3 of 4 free throws, and scored 15 points and 2 rebounds.