New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep
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 completed a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals, which begin on June 3.
- ▪Karl Anthony-Towns scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the decisive game.
- ▪The Knicks have now achieved an 11-game winning streak during their postseason run.
- ▪This marks the Knicks' third appearance in the Finals since their last championship in 1973.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 18 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Knicks reach NBA Finals for first time in 27 years — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ 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 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 | Mon, 25 May 2026 22:46:10 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNew York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweepKarl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first...ByJOE REEDY AP sports writerMay 25, 2026, 10:35 PM1:12New York Knicks guard Miles McBride reacts during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday,…
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