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Karl-Anthony Towns gets real on ‘unreal feeling’ of bringing Knicks to NBA Finals

The New York Knicks have taken their game to the next level since Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, and they have since become the most unstoppable force in the NBA.

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Knicks 130, Cavaliers 93: “Mike Breen wants to wild out on Seventh Avenue”

When the humid shadows hover over all the starry spheres And the melancholy darkness gently weeps in rainy tears, What a bliss to press the pillow Of a cottage-chamber bed And lie listening to the patter of the soft rain overhead — Coates Kinney Last night in Ohio, the Knicks were the five fingers, the Cavaliers the face.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls for sanitation help after Knicks sweep Cavs

The New York Knicks have officially captured New York City — as redundant as that sounds. Even City Hall could not resist joining the celebration after Monday’s devastating 130-93 sweep-clinching victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson hilariously kicks Josh Hart out of Game 4 post-game interview

The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, but their superstar duo is keeping the locker room mood light. Following

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

How many of the players to score 30 points the most time in one playoff run for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'Most 20-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Magic Johnson celebrates Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns for winning East

The New York Knicks are far beyond simply being a feel-good playoff story. They are officially NBA Finals-bound. Even Magic Johnson could not resist acknowledging their dominance.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Knicks set the most unreal record in run to the NBA Finals

The New York Knicks have reached levels of dominance the NBA has never seen before. The Knicks emerged as the victors of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday in yet another massive blowout, throttling the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / May 26

Jalen Brunson Makes NBA History After Breaking Knicks’ 27-Year Curse as James Harden Reaches New Career Low

After 27 years of heartbreak, dysfunction, and false dawns, the streets of New York are alive with championship hunger that has been simmering since 1999.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 26

Cavaliers Accused of Blocking Rapper From Courtside Seats During Knicks Series

On the cusp of making the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks fanbase doesn’t mind traveling to Cleveland to cheer for their team. However, rapper Fat Joe lamented that the Cavaliers organization bluntly refused to let him sit courtside to cheer his beloved Knicks.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Finals berth on the road didn’t stop Knicks fans from partying outside MSG

New York Knicks fans know how to party, and they are showing that Monday night, even outside Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks clinched a 2026 NBA Finals berth with a huge 130-93 win in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

3 Cavs most to blame for brutal sweep to Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers did not just lose to the New York Knicks. They were exposed. The Cavs’ sweep to the Knicks became a harsh referendum on Cleveland’s postseason ceiling, James Harden’s playoff struggles, Donovan Mitchell’s accountability, and whether Evan Mobley’s defensive impact is strong enough to carry a contender.

Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Knicks’ Mike Brown gets real on turning point of their season

The New York Knicks are officially headed back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Following a dominant sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, head coach Mike Brown opened up about when this historic run truly turned from a distant dream into reality.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker / May 25

Jalen Brunson made Knicks history with ECF MVP win

Jalen Brunson makes Knicks history with Eastern Conference Finals MVP win

The New York Knicks successfully swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 4 on Monday, with a final score of 130-93, cementing Jalen Brunson and the team in NBA history.

Knicks player going through mental health episode after ‘upsetting experience’

Travis Kelce had classy reaction to Knicks' Game 3 win over Cavaliers

Cavaliers HC Kenny Atkinson has bizarre take on Eastern Conference Finals

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 26

Watch: Knicks handle Cavaliers in Game 4 to reach NBA Finals

The New York Knicks employed their terrific offense on Monday to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 and advance to the NBA Finals. Cleveland actually got on the board first, but the Knicks quickly took control of the matchup.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 25

Knicks roll into first NBA Finals since 1999

The Knicks came into Cleveland for Games 3 and 4 and looked even more comfortable than they did back home at Madison Square Garden. That’s just the way these playoffs have gone for New York.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25

Knicks' team-oriented approach takes them to NBA Finals

For decades, the New York Knicks focused their efforts on attracting a superstar to play in the Big Apple. Now they're back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, thanks to building a true team.

Jalen Brunson makes Knicks history with ECF MVP win

Charles Barkley slams Cavaliers for ‘quitting’ in Game 4 vs. Knicks

Everyone made the same joke after Knicks blitzed Cavs in Game 4

Winners, losers from Knicks-Cavs Game 4

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson going through mental health episode

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Knicks sweep Cavaliers

The New York Knicks delivered another blowout in a closeout game and turned Rocket Arena into Madison Square Garden Midwest with a 130-93 win. The Cleveland Cavaliers are going home after another ugly loss in front of their home fans, and the Knicks are headed to the Finals for the first time since 1999.

Knicks' team-oriented approach takes them to NBA Finals

Jalen Brunson makes Knicks history with Eastern Conference Finals MVP win

Everyone made the same joke after Knicks blitzed Cavaliers in Game 4

Kenny Atkinson hints strongly he expects to return as Cavs coach

The 'NBA Playoffs scoring leaders' quiz

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Knicks’ Mike Brown drops 2 legendary comparisons for Jalen Brunson’s leadership

Mike Brown had great comparisons regarding Jalen Brunson’s leadership qualities as they help the New York Knicks continue their deep playoff run this year.

Mikal Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges gets props from Danny Green for ‘little things’ vs. Cavs

On Monday night, the New York Knicks will look to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals when they hit the floor for Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Final Injury Report for Knicks-Cavaliers ECF Game 4

The New York Knicks are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. New York enters Monday’s game with a 3-0 series lead after defeating Cleveland on the road in Game 3 on Saturday night.

Josh Hart News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Josh Hart Drops the Mic With Hilarious Response to Knicks’ NBA Finals Pressure

The New York Knicks are now sitting just one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, and Josh Hart knows the weight of that thing. However, suddenly every bold prediction made earlier in the season is starting to look a lot more believable.

NBA News / Field Level Media / May 25

Knicks-Cavaliers G4: Preview, Props, Prediction

The New York Knicks are a popular favorite to complete a sweep of the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Cleveland on Monday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns takes the high road with unselfish response to All-NBA snub

On Sunday evening, the 2025-26 All-NBA teams were announced, and many were surprised to learn that New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns did not make any of the three squads.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 25

Knicks Doubts and Criticism Increasingly Falling Flat as Historic Domination Continues

The Knicks are good. Very good. And while we're still in the process of finding out how good they are, and how far they'll go, it's just statistically undeniable that New York deserves to be in the conversation with the two remaining Western Conference teams.