New York has taken command of this Eastern Conference Finals by winning three different game scripts: overtime toughness in Game 1, defensive control in Game 2, and a deeper offensive burst in Game 3. That matters for Game 4 because Cleveland is not just down 3-0, it is still searching for the specific coverage that can slow Jalen Brunson without letting Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and the bench punish the back side. The Cavaliers still have enough shot-making to extend the series, especially with Donovan Mitchell at home and the urgency dialed all the way up, but the spread argument depends on whether their offense can avoid the empty possessions that have fueled New York runs. The Knicks are the sharper side on form and execution, while Cleveland's best path is turning this into a physical, whistle-heavy game where Mitchell attacks early and the home crowd keeps pressure on every New York drought.