Two of the Eastern Conference’s best begin the season against each other when the New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET . With the Celtics and Pacers dealing with major injuries, both the Knicks and Cavaliers have an even better chance of reaching the NBA Finals.

Cavaliers vs. Knicks will air on ESPN, which you can stream on DIRECTV (free trial) .

Here’s what you need to know:

What: NBA regular season

Who: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks

When: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

Time: 7 p.m. ET

Where: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York

TV: ESPN

Stream: DIRECTV (free trial) , fuboTV (free trial) , Sling , Hulu + Live TV Streaming service Free trial? Promo Price DIRECTV Yes $35 off first month $84.99 fuboTV

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