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Knicks Advance to NBA Finals with 11th Straight Playoff Win

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Knicks Sweep Cavs to reach first NBA finals since 1999

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson powered a dominant win as the Knicks stretched their playoff win streak to 11 games and clinched the Eastern Conference title.


New York will play for the NBA championship starting June 3rd after overwhelming Cleveland with a 20-0 second-quarter run and balanced scoring...


The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after a 130-93 win over Cleveland on Monday. The victory pushed their team-record playoff winning streak to 11 games.


New York completed a 4-0 sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks, who last won NBA titles in 1970 and 1973, will play for the championship starting June 3rd.


The Knicks will face the winner of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. That series is tied 2-2 and moves to Game 5.


Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 19 points and 14 rebounds. O.G. Anunoby added 17 points, and Landry Shamet came off the bench for 16 points while hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts in the blowout win.


“We knew our team was capable of doing this,” Towns said. “All we had to do is put the work in and continue to believe in each other. That's what we did, and that's why we're here.”


Jalen Brunson was named series Most Valuable Player after averaging 25.5 points, 7.8 assists, and 3.3 rebounds. He added 15 points in the win, helping New York improve to 12-2 in the playoffs.


“It means a lot, but I wouldn't be here without my teammates, the belief they had in me,” said Brunson, who was two years old when the Knicks last made the finals, when his father was a guard on the club. “They give me the confidence. They let me be me. Most importantly, we all believe in each other from top to bottom. It's an honor to play with them.”


Josh Hart gave Brunson credit after the game.


“He doesn't let us get too high or too low,” said Hart. “He wants to make sure we double down on our habits and play this game to win. Everybody wants each other to be successful. Everybody is willing to sacrifice for the betterment of the team. When you do that, that's what makes a great team.”


The Knicks finished the first quarter on an 8-0 run, then opened the second with a 20-0 burst to take a 50-26 lead.


“We're going to enjoy it for a day or two, but we've got a larger goal here, and we've got to start locking in,” Shamet said. “We've got four more wins to try and go get, and we know it's going to be even harder,” Shamet said. “Being in this position with this team, it's pretty special.”


Shamet hit two three-pointers during the key run. Brunson and Miles McBride each added a three-pointer as well, helping the Knicks take control of the game.


Another three-pointer from Shamet pushed New York’s lead to 61-32, their biggest of the first half in the second quarter. Cleveland cut it to 68-49 by halftime.


New York pulled away in the third quarter with fast-break points and strong defense, and never let Cleveland back into the game.


Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 31 points.


“I'm disappointed for the group,” Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said. “You want to fulfil your expectations. That was disappointing.”


Knicks coach Mike Brown called his players a “heck of a group.”


“Every single one of the guys on the team has sacrificed. Every single one of the guys on the team has a competitive spirit,” said Brown. “Every single one of the guys on the team is connected. Every single one of the guys on the team believe in each other and the process and they all hold me and each other accountable.”




After closing the first quarter with 8 straight points, the Knicks started the second on a 20-0 run and built a 50-26 advantage.






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