The New York Knicks look for their fifth straight victory when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. The game begins at 7 PM ET and will air on ESPN, MSG, and DAZN-MSG.

The Knicks won their fourth straight game on Tuesday, knocking off the Milwaukee Bucks, 117-85. They are 6-4 on the season, 4th in the East. This will be their fourth home game in their last five games.

The Cavaliers have lost back-to-back games, losing to the Charlotte Hornets, 124-112, in their last contest. They are 7th in the East with a 5-6 record. This is their second game on a three-game road trip.

This is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. They just met on November 7 with the Knicks picking up a 109-97 victory. Jalen Brunson had 31 points to lead the Knicks, while Karl-Anthony Towns scored 29 points to go along with 13 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell had 37 points for the Cavaliers.

Josh Hart is PROBABLE with an illness. Hart has missed the last four games. He's averaging 8.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in seven games this season. 

Karl-Anthony Towns is QUESTIONABLE with a left sore calf. He played 27 minutes against the Bucks, scoring 21 points and collecting 16 rebounds. 

With Hart out of the lineup, the Knicks have continued to start Landry Shamet alongside Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Karl-Anthony Towns. No starter played more than 30 minutes on Tuesday.

The Knicks used their entire rotation in the blowout victory over the Bucks, with Miles McBride logging 25 minutes. Andre Drummond, Mohamed Diawara, Tyler Kolek, and Jordan Clarkson all played between 11 and 17 minutes. Dalton Knecht, Jose Alvarado, and Pacome Dadiet also got minutes off the bench.

The Knicks are ranked 11th in offense and 3rd in defense.

Sam Merrill is OUT with right elbow injury management. Merrill has missed the last two games. He is averaging 7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in nine games this season.

Jaylon Tyson is QUESTIONABLE with a right ankle sprain. Tyson has been sidelined since October 31. He is averaging 7.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in five games this season.

Nae’Qwan Tomlin is OUT with a low back stress reaction. He has yet to play this season. On October 20, it was reported that he would miss at least three to four weeks.

Ernest Udeh Jr. and Khalifa Diop are OUT on G League assignment.

The Cavs started James Harden, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, and Jarrett Allen against the Hornets. No starter played more than 25 minutes.

Wit the starters struggling against the Hornets, the Cavs went deep into the bench with Meleek Thomas and Tyrese Proctor playing over 20 minutes. Mario Hezonja, Craig Porter Jr., Riley Minix, Thomas Bryant, and Norchad Omier all played over 12 minutes.

The Cavs are 13th in offense and 15th in defense.