Jalen Brunson helps Knicks survive Cavaliers, 101-97

Jalen Brunson scored 21 points in the second half Saturday night for the visiting New York Knicks, who rebounded with a late surge to edge the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-97 in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

The Knicks were forced to rally back after squandering a 10-point fourth quarter lead. Brunson finished with a team-high 27 points.

Game 2 is Monday night in Cleveland.

Josh Hart (17 points, 10 re