The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks sealed the series with a dominant 130-93 victory in Game 4 on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (Philippine time).
Historic Return to the Finals
This marks the Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, ending a 27-year drought. It is only the third time the franchise has reached the Finals since their last championship in 1973. The Knicks previously lost in the Finals to the Houston Rockets in 1994 and the San Antonio Spurs in 1999.
Playoff Dominance
The Knicks have now won 11 consecutive playoff games dating back to the first round. They will face the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, a series currently tied.
In Game 4, the Knicks used a balanced attack to take early control against the Cavaliers. Every Knicks player except one contributed to the scoring. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 19 points and 14 rebounds. OG Anunoby added 17 points, Landry Shamet scored 16, Mikal Bridges and Eastern Conference Finals MVP Jalen Brunson each had 15, and Miles McBride chipped in 11 points.
For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 31 points, Evan Mobley added 15, and James Harden contributed 12 points in the losing effort.
