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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Injury Report & Predicted Lineups: Latest Updates on Jalen Brunson, Max Strus, Jarrett Allen

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The Knicks and Cavaliers meet for the second time this season, with New York having taken the first matchup 119–111 back in October. The Knicks enter at 16–8 against Eastern Conference opponents, averaging 120.1 points per game and shooting nearly 48% from the field. Jalen Brunson continues to lead the way, scoring 29.1 points on 48.2% shooting.

Cleveland sits at 13–11 in the East and thrives from beyond the arc, ranking third in the league with 15.3 made threes per game, largely fueled by Donovan Mitchell’s 38.8% accuracy. Both teams have been strong offensively, setting up another high‑scoring clash.

🏀 TUESDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀

Sam Merrill leads the @cavs to back-to-back wins!

Donovan Mitchell: 27 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
Zion Williamson: 26 PTS, 5 REB https://t.co/VJjXPoe28D pic.twitter.com/FPBdGlcQiF
— NBA (@NBA) December 24, 2025

Game Details

When: Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: Peacock
Live Streaming: League Pass

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Injury Report

New York Knicks Injuries

Name	Pos	Est. Return Date	Status	Comment
Guerschon Yabusele	F	25 Dec	Day-To-Day	Illness.
Jalen Brunson	G	25 Dec	Day-To-Day	Ankle Issue.
OG Anunoby	F	25 Dec	Day-To-Day	Left ankle soreness.
Miles McBride	G	25 Dec	Out	20 Dec: McBride (ankle) has progressed to solo on-court work but has yet to practice in a group setting.
Landry Shamet	G	25 Dec	Out	27 Nov: Shamet (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries

Name	Pos	Est. Return Date	Status	Comment
Lonzo Ball	G	25 Dec	Day-To-Day	–
Larry Nance Jr.	F	29 Dec	Out	22 Dec: Nance (calf) will not play Monday against the Hornets and remains week-to-week.
Max Strus	G	29 Dec	Out	22 Dec: Strus (foot) won’t play Monday against the Hornets and remains without a timetable to return.
Evan Mobley	C	27 Dec	Out	14 Dec: Mobley sustained a Grade 1 left calf strain during the Cavaliers’ 130-126 win over the Wizards.