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New York Knicks Sweep Into NBA Finals After Crushing Cleveland Cavaliers

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Knicks Storm Into First NBA Finals Since 1999 With Dominant Sweep Of Cavaliers

By AFP News May 26, 2026 • 11:40 AM View: 1074

The New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 with a 130-93 victory at Cleveland on Monday, stretching their team-record playoff win streak to 11 games.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, O.G. Anunoby added 17 points and reserve Landry Shamet had 16 points with 4-of-4 three-point shooting to lead the Knicks' blowout triumph.

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