They wouldn't be New York lights if they didn't shine too brightly at the worst possible time for the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Cavs swept the New York Kni

Wednesday's NBA action tips off with the New York Knicks hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

In what could be an Eastern Conference Finals preview, the Cavaliers will begin the 2025-26 NBA regular season on Oct. 22 against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

The Cavaliers were drastically out-rebounded, 48-32, were dominated in the paint and struggled to keep any momentum in their favor. Missing guards Darius Garland and Max Strus, and forward De'Andre Hunter due to injury, the team had to rely on a lot of rotation pieces to fill in the gaps.

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City, where the Knicks went 27-14 last season. Cleveland is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 228.

NBA season by traveling to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in the first game of the NBA regular season for both clubs.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/cavaliers as Cleveland Cavaliers have work to do after latest NBA power rankings. The Cleveland Cavaliers are entering the 2025-26 season with a lot of high hopes ahead of their first game against the New York Knicks.

Can the Cavs get revenge on the league for the 2025-26 NBA season after their dream season last year ended in heartbreak?