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On YouTubeNew York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / May 20
Game 1 – Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT): Scenes from the greatest playoff comeback in franchise history 
I’m speechless. Wordless. The Knicks closed Game 1 of the conference finals against Cleveland on a 44-11 run, turning a 21-point deficit with less than eight minutes left in the fourth quarter into a 115-104 overtime win, the biggest postseason comeback in franchise history.
New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / May 19
Knicks rally from 22-point fourth-quarter deficit, stun Cavs in OT
Jalen Brunson scored 17 of his game-high 38 points during the final eight minutes of regulation and overtime Tuesday night for the host New York Knicks, who mounted their biggest comeback in playoff history by overcoming a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record
Adding more fodder to the belief that the Knicks are a team of destiny, New York won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in historic fashion.
The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Unlucky bounce: Sam Merrill's missed three dooms Cavaliers in ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks
Talk about an unlucky miss for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't
Leading by double digits in Game 1, the Cleveland Cavaliers made the counterintuitive decision to start sending the New York Knicks to the foul line. Not just any Knick — 40.8 percent free-throw shooter Mitchell Robinson.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson admits JR Smith’s MSG incident changed his mind
The New York Knicks punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in the previous round. There was a viral clip of former Knicks star JR Smith celebrating at MSG after the 144-114 Game 4, where he seemingly got trampled by fans.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19
Mike Brown’s crucial adjustment for Knicks catches Kenny Atkinson’s attention
The New York Knicks are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Leading up to the contest, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson noticed an adjustment Mike Brown made for the Knicks during the playoffs.
NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / May 19
The top 4 Knicks-Cavaliers matchups that will decide ECF
After eight days of rest, the New York Knicks will play in their second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals, this time against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Most fans would’ve expected a postseason rematch with the Detroit Pistons, but now have to look towards the first playoff opponent in the Jalen Brunson era.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 19
Final Injury Report for Cavaliers-Knicks ECF Game 1: Will OG Anunoby, Larry Nance Jr. Play?
The New York Knicks are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. New York enters Tuesday’s game coming off a series sweep over the Philadelphia 76ers after they won in dominant fashion on the road in Game 4 last Sunday.
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.
Michael Wilbon News / Hoops Wire / May 19
Michael Wilbon calls Cavs-Knicks ‘junior varsity’ compared to Spurs-Thunder
ESPN’s Michael Wilbon heard all the hype around the upcoming Eastern Conference finals between the Cavaliers and Knicks. He’s not exactly buying it. Not after what the basketball world witnessed Monday night.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 19
What the ECF means for the Knicks and Cavaliers
Will the Cleveland Cavaliers or New York Knicks come out on top to make the NBA Finals and shift the narratives of their franchises? The Knicks and the Cavs face off tonight in Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19
Definitive proof that Knicks’ rest advantage over Cavs is bigger factor than rust
On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks will hit the floor for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at home.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 19
Monday's Result Is Significant for Knicks in More Ways Than One
The Knicks will have a tough act to follow on Tuesday after the Spurs and Thunder went toe-to-toe Monday night. These two talented squads slugged it out over four quarters and even two overtime periods before San Antonio ultimately prevailed.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 19
‘Inside the NBA’ finally getting room to breathe during Knicks-Cavs series
Good news for fans of Inside the NBA. The gloves are apparently coming off a little. According to Front Office Sports, the popular studio show featuring
OG Anunoby News / NBA Analysis Network / May 19
O.G. Anunoby is expected back for Game 1 and that changes how the Knicks can defend Donovan Mitchell
The Knicks are set to open the Eastern Conference Finals with O.G. Anunoby expected to return to the lineup after missing the final two games of the Philadelphia series with a right hamstring strain.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 19
Discover wild Knicks ticket prices for ECF at MSG
The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, and the ticket market has already made the point before tip-off.
Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / May 19
Landry Shamet Isn't the Only Knick Who Will Be Fighting for ECF Playing Time
With the Knicks finally playing basketball again, on-court hypotheticals carry more weight again. One of the hypotheticals the team must consider deeply is who among the reserves will play, especially if star OG Anunoby comes back in top form for Game 1.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 19
Knicks aim to break historic curse in Eastern Conference Finals
The New York Knicks begin the Eastern Conference Finals tonight with a chance to move closer to ending one of the NBA’s longest waits. New York have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999, when their surprise postseason run ended against the San Antonio Spurs.
OG Anunoby News / Hoops Rumors / May 18
Knicks’ OG Anunoby Probable For Tuesday’s Game 1
Knicks forward OG Anunoby (right hamstring strain) is officially considered probable to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, tweets Steve Popper of Newsday.
New York Knicks News / The Lead / May 18
Knicks Have Asserted Themselves as the East’s Team to Beat
On May 10, the New York Knicks put the nail in the coffin by sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. For the Knicks, this was more than their average Semifinal playoff series win; it was a message to the NBA as a whole, showing they are the team to beat in the East.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Knicks Notes: Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Brown, East finals
It didn’t look great early. Knicks forward Mikal Bridges struggled through the first three games against Atlanta and even had a scoreless outing in Game 3.
Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 18
Knicks May Have Put a Huge Weakness to Rest Before Cavs Game 1
There will be plenty of attention on the Knicks' frontcourt in the conference finals as they take on the Cavaliers' elite big man duo. Winning in and around the paint will be crucial for New York, which means backup Mitchell Robinson will be in the spotlight.
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Mitchell Robinson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson is being linked to one team in free agency
Mitchell Robinson may be able to parlay his team’s second straight Eastern Conference Finals run into a big payday elsewhere. The Sacramento Kings are seen as a threat to sign the New York Knicks center Robinson in free agency this summer, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reported this week.
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