The Knicks rank just outside the bottom 10 in defensive efficiency, and in their six losses to Cleveland, OKC and Boston, they have surrendered an average of 126 points. These are not championship-contending numbers, even with a top-shelf offense.

The Cleveland Cavaliers boosted their NBA-best record with a 142-105 romp past the New York Knicks on Friday, tightening their grip on the Eastern Conference lead with an all-around dominant display.

The New York Knicks have been one of the best teams in basketball this season. The Knicks are currently 36-18,

CLEVELAND — The Knicks arrived and left Cleveland with the same problem: Their defense is atrocious against the NBA’s best. Tom Thibodeau’s group was massacred Friday night by Kenny Atkinson’s high-octane Cavaliers, who made the Knicks look jayvee in a 142-105 laugher.

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Once again, the New York Knicks looked overmatched against a top team in the league, as the Cleveland Cavaliers smoked

Not since the days of LeBron James have the Cleveland Cavaliers been this dominant. Coming into the team’s game on Friday, Feb. 21 against the New York Knicks, the Cavs are 45-10 on the season and lead the Eastern Conference by 5.

The East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers host the hot-shooting New York Knicks in a national TV spot on Friday night.