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NYC Mayor takes swipe at Cavaliers after Knicks complete dominant sweep
The Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. New York sealed the series with a 130-93 Game 4 win, extending their playoff winning streak to 11 games and sending the city into celebration.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Josh Hart trolls a ‘broke’ teammate after clinching NBA Finals berth
The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals, but the team’s latest success is not changing Josh Hart’s trolling ways. Among his targets after helping the Knicks win the Eastern Conference title was Jose Alvarado, whose photo with the Bob Cousy Trophy became a subject of one of Hart’s posts on Instagram Stories.
New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Jalen Brunson Delivers Message to Knicks Organization After Reaching NBA Finals
For years, the pressure of carrying the New York Knicks came with more questions than certainty. But for Jalen Brunson, the journey to the NBA Finals has become validation not only for himself, but also for the organization that believed in him from the start.
The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
How many of the 37 players with multiple three three-pointer, three block NBA Playoff games can you name in five minutes?
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 26
Knicks match feat shared by only four iconic teams in NBA history
The Knicks’ sweep of Cleveland did more than send New York back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. It also extended their playoff winning streak to 11 games, after they closed Atlanta, swept Philadelphia and then swept the Cavaliers.
Knicks Around the Web
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.
Stephen A Smith News / AirJordanChronicles / May 26
'We Ain’t Finished!': Stephen A. Smith Gets Off After Knicks Reach First NBA Finals in 27 Years
Monday night was more than just a basketball game for Stephen A. Smith, a lifelong, vocal fan of the New York Knicks. He had spent 27 years waiting for this celebratory occasion.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 26
Spike Lee has the perfect name for the 2026 Knicks
For the first time in the 21st century, the Knicks are going to the NBA Finals.
Landry Shamet News / HITC / May 26
Knicks bench weapon Landry Shamet achieves rare NBA feat before Finals test
The Knicks’ return to the NBA Finals was not built on one player carrying the load. Jalen Brunson led the way and earned Eastern Conference Finals MVP, but New York also needed major contributions from Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges.
Mike Brown News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Mike Brown's Unconventional Strategy Before Conference Finals Fired Up the Knicks
The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and the road there looked nothing like anyone expected. After sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night, New York has now won 11 straight playoff games and put up a plus-272 point differential during that run.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 26
NBA Finals ticket prices reveal Knicks effect before the matchup is even confirmed
The Knicks have brought New York back to the NBA Finals, and the market is already reacting before the full matchup is even confirmed. They secured their place on Monday by sweeping the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, closing the series with a dominant 130-93 road win.
New York Knicks News / Stadium Rant / May 26
Can The New York Knicks Actually Compete With Whoever Comes Out The West?
The New York Knicks have been unstoppable this postseason, especially in their last 11 games, winning all. Not only haven’t they lost a game in that stretch, but they have been blowing out the competition.
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.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 26
Knicks fans all feel the same about Timothee Chalamet’s viral celebration after reaching NBA Finals
Timothee Chalamet became the face of New York Knicks joy after the New York Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. This was not a celebrity trying to borrow the spotlight.
New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / May 26
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Calls for Emergency Service After Knicks Sweep Cavs to Reach NBA Finals
The New York Knicks, on the back of a franchise-record 11 consecutive playoff victories, reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Fans continue to storm the streets while NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had choice words on social media.
Dwyane Wade News / AirJordanChronicles / May 26
Dwyane Wade’s January Knicks Praise Gains New Context After NBA Finals Run
Some opinions take months to make sense. Back in January, a former NBA superstar shared a surprising take about the modern New York Knicks. Dwyane Wade’s January praise for the New York Knicks now looks prophetic after the team clinched an NBA Finals berth.
New York Knicks News / Total Apex Sports / May 26
New York Knicks Crowned Eastern Conference Champions, Headed To NBA Finals On One Of the Greatest Playoff Runs In NBA History
The New York Knicks completed a dominant four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, securing their spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
NBA News / FortyEightMinutes / May 26
Knicks Complete Dominant 4-0 Sweep of Cavaliers with 130-93 Blowout in Game 4, Advance to NBA Finals for First Time Since 1999
The New York Knicks delivered a strong statement performance on the road. They completely dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals to complete a 4-0 series sweep.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 26
Two NBA legends’ leadership reminds Mike Brown of Knicks star Jalen Brunson
Mike Brown believes New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson carries the kind of leadership that helps explain why the Knicks have reached the NBA Finals. This is the real weight behind Brown’s comparison.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Yardbarker / May 26
Karl-Anthony Towns sends warning to Thunder, Spurs after Knicks clinch trip to NBA Finals
Towns addressed the team's mindset after advancing to the franchise's first NBA Finals since 1999.
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.
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.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 26
Knicks NBA Finals Schedule: Everything We Know So Far
After sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks will get over a week off to rest. And while eight days of recovery will be great for OG Anunoby's hamstring, it will leave plenty of fans counting down the days to the next time the Knicks take the court.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25
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.
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.
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.
Mikal Bridges News / New York Knicks on SI / May 24
Mikal Bridges Is Finally Becoming the Player Knicks Traded Five First-Round Picks For
When the Knicks traded a whopping five first-round picks to the crosstown "rival" Nets for Mikal Bridges, there wasn't a consensus on how good the trade was or wasn't.
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