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Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999

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Updated 26.5.2026
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Eastern Conference finals *Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Finals New York Knicks NBA basketball playoffs

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May 26 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)May 26

Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999

The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. This marks a significant achievement for the team and its fans, who have endured over two decades of mostly losing seasons. The current Knicks team has achieved a record-setting playoff run, outscoring opponents by a combined 262 points across their last 11 games, the largest margin in NBA history for such a span. Fans are celebrating this success, with some expressing a preference for facing Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals. This resurgence offers a stark contrast to the team's struggles in recent years, including a 17-win season in 2018-19.

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New York Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

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The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Fans celebrated the Knicks' achievement by singing along to Prince's '1999'.

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The Knicks' watch party was held at Radio City Music Hall.

May 26 Morning

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Al JazeeraMay 26

Knicks reach NBA Finals after defeating Cavaliers in Game 4

The New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks secured their victory in Game 4 with a decisive 130-93 win, extending their franchise playoff-record winning streak to 11 games. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson was named series MVP for his consistent performance. This marks a significant achievement for the Knicks, who have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999. The Cavaliers, despite a strong effort from Donovan Mitchell, were unable to overcome the Knicks' dominant playoff run.

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New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping Cleveland Cavaliers in East finals.

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Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, routing the Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4.

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The Knicks extended their franchise playoff-record winning streak to 11 games.

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Brunson was named the series Most Valuable Player (MVP) for averaging 25.5 points and 7.8 assists.

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Donovan Mitchell logged 31 points and Evan Mobley posted 15 points and seven rebounds for Cleveland.