Cavs BLOW OUT Knicks. Grok 3 Reporting. Cleveland 142 NY 105

February 22, 2025 LouV 2024-25 0
Jalen Brunson had 26 points on 10-17 shooting. Grok 3 said he 'faded to 14' (pts). Photo courtesy NY Knicks.

It was such a disgusting loss, I didn’t feel like writing it up — although sometimes losses are more fun to write up than wins. In any case, I asked Grok 3 to write it up. Thus you have the first ever AI-written article on knicks.city — perhaps the last as we have to form an “AI Governance policy” (*shout out to John Snyder).

Grok 3, Write a story on last night’s Knicks-Cleveland Cavaliers game, with 7 numbered points to the story. Include a preface and a quote from the coach of the Knicks Tom Thibodeau. Include a quote by Ross Kreines on Ty Jerome that he made on X.

Here are the results: quick synopsis of Grok 3’s effort:

  • Grok 3 didn’t mention how new coach Kenny Atkinson has moved the offense of this team to another level;
  • Grok 3 didn’t mention the Cav’s recent addition of De’Andre Hunter from Atlanta at the trade deadline, and how quickly he has fit in with this team. Hunter lit the Knicks up from 3 — going 6-7 from the floor and 4-4 from 3 for 16 points in 19 minutes. A massive addition for Cleveland; how could Grok 3 miss it??
  • Grok 3 obviously didn’t watch the game so didn’t know that the Cavaliers were hitting 3’s from everywhere, killing the Knick momentum every time NY tried to launch a comeback — and causing the Cavs to play in a loosey-goosey fashion, which created more momentum for them — hitting 3 after 3.
  • Most importantly, Grok 3 made up a quote by Ross Kreines!!
  • Also importantly, Grok 3 also made up the scoring numbers of KAT and Brunson — saying KAT had 18 pts and 10 boards — but in actually KAT had 23 pts (on a very good 10-15 shooting) and 7 boards. It says Brunson ‘faded to 14’ — Brunson had 26 pts on 10-17 shooting!
  • Grok 3 never mentioned the Knicks emptied their bench, as did the Cavs, near the start of the 4th quarter.
  • At no point did Grok 3 think to call Karl-Anthony Towns by his Knickname KAT. That and other nuances of the game seemed lost. It’s as if a computer wrote the article without even watching the game.

So here is Grok 3’s story of the game:

On February 21, 2025, the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the New York Knicks at Rocket Mortgage Field House in a matchup that pitted two Eastern Conference heavyweights against each other. The Cavs, boasting the NBA’s best record at 44-10, faced a Knicks squad riding high after an overtime win against Chicago the previous night. What unfolded was a masterclass in dominance by Cleveland, a game that left Knicks fans stunned and Cavs supporters buzzing. Here’s the story of the night, broken into seven key points.

“They [Cleveland] came out ready, and we didn’t,” said Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau afterwards. “You can’t spot a team like that a lead and expect to claw back on a back-to-back. We weren’t tough enough tonight — physically or mentally. We’ll watch the film and fix it.”

NY drops to 37-19; Cleveland improves to 46-10, the best record in the NBA.

1. Cleveland’s Explosive Opening Salvo

The game tipped off with the Cavaliers asserting control early, racing to a 38-23 lead by the end of the first quarter. Donovan Mitchell dropped 12 points, including a pair of silky three-pointers, while Evan Mobley’s defensive presence—two blocks in the period—stifled the Knicks’ attack. New York, still shaking off the cobwebs from the previous night’s overtime grind, looked a step slow.

2. Knicks’ Offense Stalls

Jalen Brunson, the Knicks’ heartbeat, started strong with 9 quick points, but Cleveland’s defense tightened. Darius Garland and Isaac Okoro swarmed him, forcing a 2-for-7 first-half performance. Karl-Anthony Towns, meanwhile, struggled against Jarrett Allen’s physicality, mustering just 8 points by halftime as the Cavs led 72-49.

3. Cleveland’s Bench Brigade Takes Over

Cleveland’s depth proved decisive. Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill ignited the second quarter with a barrage of threes, combining for 15 points off the bench. De’Andre Hunter chipped in with mid-range buckets, pushing the lead to 23 by halftime. The Knicks’ reserves, outscored 28-12, couldn’t keep pace.

4. A Flicker of Hope Extinguished

The Knicks mounted a brief third-quarter push, trimming the deficit to 17 behind Towns’ post-up work. But Cleveland answered with a devastating 20-4 run, spearheaded by Mobley’s 10 points—including a rare three from the corner. The score swelled to 110-74 entering the fourth, burying New York’s comeback dreams.

5. A Record-Setting Rout

The final tally read 142-105, a 37-point demolition that tied for the Knicks’ worst loss under Tom Thibodeau. Cleveland’s 142 points—their season high—came on 19-of-37 shooting from beyond the arc. It was a clinic, with the Cavs’ offense humming at a historic clip.

6. Stars and Surprises Shine

Mitchell led with 27 points, Mobley added 21 and 8 rebounds, and Craig Porter Jr. dazzled off the bench with 12 points and 6 assists. For the Knicks, Towns finished with 18 points and 10 boards, but Brunson faded to 14. Ty Jerome’s 19 points in 19 minutes stole the spotlight, prompting X user Ross Kreines to post: “Ty Jerome is the Cavs’ secret weapon—19 points in 19 minutes off the bench. Knicks had no answer for him tonight.”

Editor’s Note: Kreines didn’t type that !! Grok3 made it up!

Here is what Ross Kreines did write:

“Tweeted this below on Ty Jerome not long ago. Ty Jerome always stays ready, knows his role, comes in shot ready but also shot confident while willing to do the little things which has led to bigger things. Also, plays with a confidence an edge and has carved out an important role.”

Ross’s previous Tweet on Jerome: “Ty Jerome didn’t just get himself on a roster, he earned his minutes which has led to more minutes and now has carved out a role. Ty can create his own, always shot ready and shot confident along with his ability to create for others, he competes while making the right play. Winning.”

Editor’s Note #2: Grok 3 said KAT had 18 pts and 10 boards — but in actually KAT had 23 pts (on a very good 10-15 shooting) and 7 boards. It says Brunson ‘faded to 14’ — Brunson had 26 pts on 10-17 shooting!!! Grok 3 did get the scoring and rebounding numbers right for Mitchell and Mobley.

7. A Measuring Stick Moment

For Cleveland, this was more than a win—it was a flex. Now 45-10, they’ve won 32 games by double digits this season, a stat rivaling NBA titans of yore. The Knicks, at 37-19, left Cleveland with a stark reminder of the gap between good and great, especially on a night when fatigue and Cleveland’s depth proved too much.

The Boxscore

https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401705363

 

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