Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks are one win away from the NBA Finals after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, helping the team secure a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks aim to complete a sweep in Game 4, with no team in NBA history having recovered from a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series.
- ▪Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 30 points in the victory.
- ▪The Knicks have stretched their playoff win streak to 10 games.
- ▪New York last reached the NBA Finals in 1999 and has not won a championship since 1973.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Knicks move within one win of NBA Finals with 121-108 victory over Cavaliers - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Surging Knicks beat Cavs to move to brink of NBA Finals — Japan Times
- ▪ From The Sports Desk: Knicks beat down Cavs, pull within two wins of NBA finals — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Knicks move two wins from the NBA Finals with 109-93 victory over the Cavs — Al Jazeera English
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/knicks-beat-cavaliers-reach-brink-032027806.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 03:20:27 +0000 |
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