PREVIEW: The New York Knicks enter Game 3 with notable offensive efficiency, ranking fourth in three-point shooting while allowing opponents low-quality looks from beyond the arc. Their defensive scheme has proven effective at limiting rim attacks, though their slower pace ranks 27th league-wide. The Cleveland Cavaliers return home to Rocket Arena trailing 2-0, a venue where they've dominated with a 6-1 postseason record. Game 2 saw the Knicks ride a scorching third-quarter offensive explosion while Cleveland's shooting struggled significantly at 38.8% from the field and just 25.7% from three. The Cavaliers' bench unit particularly disappointed, combining for just one three-pointer on 15 attempts, while starter Donovan Mitchell managed only two makes from seven attempts. Cleveland counters with elite rim efficiency ranked third overall and strong spacing on offense that creates scoring opportunities at multiple levels, complemented by efficient transition play rated seventh. Despite containing Jalen Brunson's scoring in Game 2, the Knicks guard distributed 14 assists while Josh Hart erupted for 26 points with five successful threes and Karl-Anthony Towns controlled the glass with 18 points and 13 rebounds. The historical matchup heavily favors New York, with Cleveland managing just two playoff series victories against the Knicks since 1978 and currently trailing 2-14 in total playoff contests. The Knicks stand just two victories away from reaching their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, while the Cavaliers face their steepest test yet in this best-of-seven battle.