The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the New York Knicks on Thursday. Tipoff is at 8:00 p.m. ET. Watch the live stream or listen to the radio broadcast via the links provided below.
After losing four straight games, Cleveland has won four straight after their 111-108 victory on Tuesday against Milwaukee. Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving recorded 28 points and six assists, further evidence of the point guard's development since the beginning of the season.
"He's patient, he knows how to run the team, he knows what he needs to do to run the team, how to get himself and others involved," teammate LeBron James said, via ESPN. "He's just very patient and I think he has a lot of confidence, not only himself but he has a lot of guys around him that can help him so he doesn't have to press, and I think that's very key."
Cavaliers star Kevin Love has also developed in the team's system since coming aboard in the offseason, averaging 25.3 points and 8.3 rebounds over the last three games. More importantly, he reiterated this week his desire to remain a Cavalier beyond this season, when he can opt out and become a free agent.
"Whether we lose two or three games in a row, or there's a game where my statistical output isn't necessarily what it should be, people are always going to talk," he said on ESPN radio, via WFNY. "Since I was traded to Cleveland this summer, I've said since Day 1 that I'm a Cleveland Cavalier long term and I plan for it to be that way. I want to grow with this team. There's a lot of guys with unique talent, one-through-fifteen, on our roster who are going to be here for a long time.
"If I could end all the speculation now, I would. But people are going to continue to talk no matter what. I just want to continue getting better with this team long term. I'm a Cleveland Cavalier."
New York (4-15), meanwhile, appears headed for the NBA draft lottery. The team has lost five straight games, including Tuesday's 98-93 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
Watch the live stream HERE, or listen to the radio broadcast HERE (CLE) and HERE (NYK).
