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The New York Knicks dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers and returned to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.<\/p>\n

On May 26, at Rocket Arena in Ohio, New York routed Cleveland 130-93 in Game 4 of the 2025-2026 Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks completed a 4-0 sweep to clinch a trip to the Finals without dropping a game.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s New York\u2019s first Finals appearance since 1999. After falling to the San Antonio Spurs that year, the Knicks will now chase their first championship since 1973 \u2014 a drought of 53 years.<\/p>\n

Rather than leaning on a single superstar, New York\u2019s cohesion carried the team. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points, OG Anunoby added 17, and Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges each finished with 15, giving the Knicks a balanced scoring attack.<\/p>\n

Above all, Jalen Brunson was the catalyst. He averaged 25.5 points and 7.8 assists across the four games of the Eastern Conference Finals and was named the series MVP.<\/p>\n

The moment was especially meaningful for Brunson. His father, Rich Brunson, played for New York during the team\u2019s last Finals run in 1999. After the game, a visibly emotional Brunson said, \u201cI grew up hearing stories about my dad playing in a New York uniform.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Knicks have dominated throughout the playoffs. After sweeping Philadelphia in the Eastern semifinals, they swept Cleveland as well, firmly establishing themselves as title contenders.<\/p>\n

Most of their wins came by double digits; their average margin of victory in the playoffs is over 23 points.<\/p>\n

In Game 4, Cleveland looked like it might seize the early momentum, opening on a 5-0 run. New York, however, quickly shifted the tide behind Brunson.<\/p>\n

The Knicks poured in 68 first-half points and used offensive rebounds to fuel fast breaks that dismantled Cleveland\u2019s defense. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, repeatedly hurt themselves with turnovers.<\/p>\n

When the lead ballooned past 30 points midway through the fourth quarter, New York emptied its bench and closed the game comfortably.<\/p>\n

The Knicks will now await the winner of the Western Conference Finals \u2014 Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs \u2014 for a shot at the championship trophy.<\/p>\n

Photos: Reuters, Getty Images \/ Yonhap News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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