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The Knicks swept the Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference finals, with James Harden saying Cleveland was the better team despite the sweep; Donovan Mitchell cited fatigue from two long playoff runs, while New York rides an 11-game postseason win streak into the NBA Finals to face the winner of Thunder–Spurs, with the series set to begin June 3.
Charles Barkley blasted the Cavaliers for a 'quit' effort in their elimination game against the Knicks, showing clips on Inside the NBA and saying they gave up as Cleveland lost 130-93 to end its season and send New York to the NBA Finals.
Stephen A. Smith criticized Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson for boasting that Cleveland had won two of the three games analytically in the Eastern Conference finals against the Knicks, calling the remark egregious and warning it could cost him his job if the Cavs are swept. With Cleveland down 0-3, Atkinson’s emphasis on the expected-score metric has sparked debate as the team fights to avoid elimination in Game 4.
New York completed a four-game sweep of Cleveland with a 130-93 victory in Game 4 to advance to the NBA Finals, while Charles Barkley condemned the Cavaliers' first-half effort as 'quit,' pointing to a 20-0 Knicks run, a wide rebounding edge (60-33) and 33 fast-break points for New York.
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Rohan Ramadas as the first of two assistant general managers, placing him on the strategy/analytics side under president Rob Pelinka as the front office expands. Ramadas comes from the New Orleans Pelicans with a background in analytics and operations (and aerospace engineering), and the team plans a second assistant GM to handle player/draft evaluation.
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.
The Knicks are one win away from the NBA Finals after a 10-game postseason win streak and a league-record +234 point differential through 13 playoff games, with praise for owner Leon Rose, coach Mike Brown, and star Jalen Brunson as the face of the franchise; their potential Finals opponent will come from the West between the Thunder and Spurs. Meanwhile, the Mets dropped a 7-2 decision to the Reds as Nolan McLean allowed seven runs in 3.2 innings, the bullpen pitched 5.1 scoreless frames, and New York extended its four-game losing streak.
New York’s decision to keep the starting five unchanged a month ago fueled a 10‑game playoff win streak with a historic net rating, guided by Mikal Bridges’s two‑way breakout and a league‑leading offense led by Brunson and Towns. The run has elevated the Knicks from underdog to legitimate Finals contender, with potential tweaks like more Landry Shamet with the starters hinted at for the next step. While they’d likely be underdogs against the West’s top teams (Spurs/Thunder), the stretch echoes the 2011 Mavericks and suggests a real title shot if this rhythm persists.
After sweeping the Cavaliers, the Knicks sit four wins away from their first championship since 1973, while the piece contrasts their current run with 1999’s era—highlighting how the league’s three-point revolution, faster pace, soaring salaries, global talent, and parity have reshaped the game. It also notes Brunson’s rise and his father Rick’s connection to that 1999 Knicks team, illustrating how history and a modern, evolved NBA intersect for New York.
The New York Knicks completed a 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and pursue their first title since 1973. Jalen Brunson earned the conference finals MVP after averaging 25.5 points and 7.8 assists, as New York extended its postseason win streak to 11. They won the clincher 130-93, with Karl‑Anthony Towns adding 19 points and 14 rebounds and Donovan Mitchell recording 31 for Cleveland. The Knicks now await either the Thunder or the Spurs in the Finals, a matchup complicated by Victor Wembanyama in the Spurs–Thunder series. Fans like Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet were on hand to celebrate, and the Knicks’ first Finals game is set for June 8 with high-priced tickets already circulating on resale sites.
The New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, celebrated in Cleveland by Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee and Tracy Morgan, and they now await the winner of the Thunder–Spurs series to determine their Finals opponent.
Celebrities including Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Tracy Morgan, Spike Lee and Machine Gun Kelly attended Game 4 of the Knicks–Cavaliers Eastern Conference Finals in Cleveland, with photos capturing their courtside presence.
New York swept Cleveland 130-93 to win the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell scored 31 for the Cavaliers, and Jalen Brunson was named the series MVP as the Knicks dominated the four-game series.
The Knicks crushed the Cavaliers 130-93 in an elimination game to advance to the NBA Finals, building a 68-49 halftime lead and cruising the rest of the way. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 31 points, but James Harden scored 12 on 2-for-8 with five turnovers as the Cavs totaled 22 turnovers and were outrebounded 60-33. Social media users trolled Cleveland, and Charles Barkley labeled the Cavs as the definition of quit as the team heads into the offseason.
The Knicks hold a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and can clinch a Finals berth with a win in Game 4 tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN from Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Free streaming options include DIRECTV’s five-day trial (ESPN included) or Sling TV Orange Day Pass for $4.99. After Game 3, where Jalen Brunson had 30 points and Mikal Bridges 22 as New York led most of the way, a Cavaliers win would force a Game 5 on Wednesday; a Knicks victory ends the series.