New York Knicks punch ticket to NBA Finals for first time in 27 years [View all]
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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/
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?
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