CLEVELAND (CBSNewYork/AP) — Marcus Morris Sr. scored 26 points, including a key jumper in overtime, and the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 139-134 on Monday night.
Morris’ basket from the left wing gave New York a 135-134 lead with a minute to play. He added another jumper and two free throws to help put the game away.
Kevin Love had 33 points and 13 rebounds in possibly his final home game with Cleveland. But the Cavaliers lost for the 11th time in 12 games.
Love, the subject of trade rumors ahead of Thursday’s deadline, hit a jumper to put Cleveland ahead 134-133 with 1:19 left.