New York Knicks punch ticket to NBA Finals for first time in 27 years

[nycbos]

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Source: NY TIMES/Athletic

CLEVELAND — It’s been a New York minute since the Knicks last went to the NBA Finals.

A perfect May changed all that.

The Knicks are headed to the big dance for the first time since 1999 after they completed a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. New York destroyed the “home” Cavs, 130-93, in Game 4 — and it felt like all five boroughs took over Rocket Arena.

Jalen Brunson, MVP for the conference finals, scored 15 points with five assists in the blowout. Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points and 14 boards on 8-of-11 shooting. OG Anunoby, the lone Knick who has already won a finals with the 2019 Raptors, finished with 17 points.



Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7307873/2026/05/25/knicks-win-game-4-cavs-sweep-takeaways-nba-playoffs/

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I'm on cloud nine. The last time the Knicks made it to the finals I was in middle school. Pinch me. Is this a dream?

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. This Celts fan does not really like the NYNs....

but I hope they win! Looking forward to next year. The 70s Knicks were an awesome team. Reed, Frazier, Monroe, Debuscherre, and Bradley were amazing.

[druidity33]

2. I was hoping for

Knicks Celts in the EC semis... grew up in NY live in MA, been a Knicks fan since birth. All my friends are Celtics fans.

[ybbor]

3. Wait!

I thought the Cavs’ coach said it was 2-1 Cavs analytically heading into game 4. Does that not count for anything? 🤣🤣🤣

[nycbos]

4. When I heard that I couldn't believe my ears.

You would think a coach would have common sense not to say something like that when they're facing the business end of a 0-3 deficit. Don't these guys get media training? Apparently it's not very good.

[Emile]

5. After an alert and discussion with the hosts, locking.

This is not important news of national interest. If this was the championship final game, we could make an exception.

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