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Mike Lupica argues the Knicks have transformed into the old, championship-caliber team, riding an 11-0 postseason run into the NBA Finals after a 130-93 Game 4 win over the Cavaliers, with Jalen Brunson leading a fast, efficient attack and New York fans finally believing they can win it all, echoing the franchise’s 1970s–1990s glory as they eye potential finals opponents like the Thunder or Spurs.
New York swept Cleveland 130-93 in Game 4 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. They’ll face the Western Conference champion (OKC vs. San Antonio) with Game 1 on June 3. Key contributors included Jalen Brunson (15 points, 0 turnovers), Karl-Anthony Towns (19 points, 14 rebounds) and Landry Shamet (4-for-4 off the bench), as New York rode an 11-game playoff win streak en route to its third championship opportunity.
Jalen Brunson’s relentless work ethic and fierce competitive drive—shaped by his father—have him continually outworking peers and fueling questions about Donovan Mitchell’s ability to keep up in the playoffs.
Jalen Brunson sparked a furious 4th-quarter comeback from a 22-point deficit, lifting the New York Knicks to a 115-104 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The Cavaliers led by 22 early in the fourth but collapsed late, as New York finished the period on a 30-8 run to force overtime and then dominated the extra frame, winning 115-104. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 29 points, while Evan Mobley and James Harden each scored 15, and Jalen Brunson exploded for 38 for the Knicks. Critics questioned Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson’s late-game rotations and timeout usage as the series shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 2.
The Knicks erupted from long range, knocking down 25 3-pointers—tying the NBA playoff record—and rolled past Philadelphia 144-114 to sweep the series 4-0, earning a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals behind Deuce McBride’s seven 3s (25 points), plus 22 from Jalen Brunson and 17 from Karl-Anthony Towns, while Embiid led Philly with 24 in a season-ending defeat.
Victor Wembanyama erupted for 39 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks to spark San Antonio's 115-108 win over Minnesota and push the Spurs to a 2-1 series lead, while Jalen Brunson scored 33 as the Knicks dominated Philadelphia 108-94 to take a 3-0 series edge in Friday's NBA Playoffs action.
Jalen Brunson dropped 35 points (27 in the first half) as the Knicks rolled to a 137-98 blowout of the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, building a 23-point halftime lead and letting starters rest in the fourth. The Knicks benefited from strong bench contributions and stifling defense, setting a momentum-shifting tone for the series ahead.
NBA playoff preview: Kyle Neubeck breaks down 10 strategic questions for the Sixers’ second-round series against the Knicks, from how rookie V.J. Edgecombe can slow Jalen Brunson and how Embiid’s matchups with Towns and Robinson will be handled, to the center rotation (Drummond vs Bona), backcourt defense, Nick Nurse’s rotation depth, rebounding emphasis, and Philly’s potential path to a conference finals.
The Knicks and 76ers will face off in a highly anticipated playoff rematch after a 2-2 regular-season split, with analysts weighing edge in various matchups (guards, wings, and frontcourt). Notably, the home team lost all four regular-season meetings, setting the stage for a potentially tight series.
The Knicks cruised to a 126-97 Game 5 victory over the Hawks at Madison Square Garden to take a 3-2 series lead, led by Jalen Brunson’s 39 points (17 in the fourth). New York built a sizable early cushion and never let up, with role players contributing and Atlanta’s defensive adjustments unable to slow the home team.
With the series tied 2-2, Bridges has been largely benched late in games as the Knicks turn to McBride and Clarkson for offense and ball handling, while Brunson contends with relentless defense from Atlanta’s guard duo. The Hawks’ success hinges on Kuminga’s scoring consistency, Johnson adjusting to playoff physicality, and Hart’s elite defense for New York, aided by Towns’ recent facilitation and Robinson’s presence on the glass. The rest of the series will hinge on which trio—Bridges/McBride/Clarkson or Kuminga/Daniels—can supply steadier production and defense.
The Knicks persisted with their starting group, leaned on spacing and next‑play speed to win Game 4, with Brunson drawing double teams and Deuce McBride delivering big plays when open looks arose. Towns and Hart offered veteran perspectives on team effort and locker-room character, while McBride played through pain and the squad emphasized defense and transition as the core ingredients for the victory and momentum ahead of Game 5.
In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round, CJ McCollum exposed Jalen Brunson’s defensive vulnerabilities as the Knicks’ playoff hopes hinge on tightening their defense around their star.
The Knicks adjusted at halftime to curb Atlanta's small-small guard-heavy pick-and-roll, boosting physicality and communication to pull away in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.