Knicks sweep Cavs to reach first NBA Finals since 1999
The New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93. This victory marks the Knicks' 11th consecutive playoff win, setting a team record. They will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals starting June 3.
- ▪The Knicks swept the Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference final.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
- ▪Donovan Mitchell was the top scorer for the Cavaliers with 31 points.
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- ▪ New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Relentless Knicks sweep Cavaliers to return to NBA finals for first time since 1999 — The Guardian — US
- ▪ New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep — ABC News — Top
- ▪ New York Knicks advance to first NBA Finals since 1999 — NBC News — Top
- ▪ How all the Knicks' big bets are paying off with New York one win from NBA Finals — CBS Sports
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 02:49:36 +0000 |
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