Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was not shy about why his team fell to the New York Knicks in the season opener 119-111.

Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby each had a double-double and the host New York Knicks pulled away in the 4th quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers

Sam Merrill was the most aggressive three-point shooter and the most efficient on the night. He was as good as one would hope from the Cavaliers’ newest extension in the offseason. Nights like these will make it so Merrill continues to have value on a night-to-night basis for the Cavaliers.

The New York Knicks proved their new look might not be a ruse after all with a 119-111 win over their old foe, the Cleveland Cavaliers, from Madison Square Gard

New York spent all of Wednesday hounding Cleveland’s ballhandlers in the backcourt. The Knicks alternated who was at the point of attack. They threw different looks. The Knicks wanted to make their opponent work for what it wanted, to be on the front foot, as opposed to reacting.

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Development: New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns has been downgraded to doubtful to play in tonight's season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment,