Tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET the New York Knicks (0-1) will play the second part of a back-to-back to open their season in Cleveland where they will face the new-look Cavaliers on TNT. Live stream the game free by clicking this link; Knicks fans can find the radio broadcast on 98.7 ESPN New York, while Cavaliers fans can do the same on WTAM 1100.
LeBron James will begin his second stint with the Cavaliers tonight after reaching the Finals in four consecutive seasons with the Miami Heat. Ahead of tonight's game James spoke about returning to Cleveland and starting the season in front of the hometown fans.
"It means everything to be able to open our NBA campaign here in Cleveland with these fans. It's going to be a special moment," James said. "We can't take it for granted. You don't get moments like this, they don't come around every day."
James arrived in Cleveland this summer and was joined by Kevin Love soon after; the Cavaliers dealt 2014 No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins as the headliner in a package for the All-Star power forward. Those two will already be joining All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, who averaged 20.8 points and 6.1 assists.
It is a tough matchup for the Knicks, who will try to rebound from a drubbing Wednesday night against the Bulls. The defense was a letdown, and their first regular season attempt at executing the triangle offense fell flat. Knicks star Carmelo Anthony said that the loss won't discourage the team going forward, and that in due time running the system will become more natural.
"Embarrassed? No, I am not embarrassed," Anthony said. "We will get better. I believe that. I know that and we have another shot at it tomorrow night."
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