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The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 130-93<\/a>, racing out on the fast break and never looking back to complete a sweep and advance to the 2026 NBA Finals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns (19 pts, 14 reb, 3 ast, 2 blk, 2 stl) was your top performer of the night, while Jalen Brunson (15 pts, 5 ast) won the Larry Bird Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the Eastern Conference Finals.<\/p>\n New York scored the most points in NBA Playoff history without a 20-point scorer.<\/p>\n Follow along with the best of the contest by enjoying the NBA.com live blog.<\/p>\n What we know after Monday\u2019s game:<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 11:07 ET<\/p>\n One time for the New York Knicks<\/p>\n “It’s an honor to be able to do this back on the team that I grew up cheering for\u2026 You couldn’t have asked for a better feeling.”<\/p>\n KAT and the Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999! https:\/\/t.co\/SCROrA23kT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KH0hRbH7ob<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 10:52 ET<\/p>\n Postgame Presser: Knicks-Cavaliers<\/p>\n LIVE: Knicks\/Cavaliers Game 4 Postgame Presser<\/p>\n NBA Conference Finals presented by @Google<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/RqBwa7jevN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 10:39 ET<\/p>\n The celebration is on<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (25.5 ppg in the series, 15 tonight) was presented with the Larry Bird Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the Eastern Conference Finals<\/a> by Walt \u201cClyde\u201d Frazier and Patrick Ewing.<\/p>\n \u201cIt means a lot. I wouldn\u2019t be here without my teammates,\u201d said Brunson. \u201cOur resilience \u2014 our ability to stay focused, stay composed\u2026. from top to bottom, it means something.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s the players\u2026 they\u2019re just great, great human beings, and they\u2019re obviously great basketball players,\u201d said Mike Brown. \u201cEvery single one of the guys on the team has sacrificed. Every single one of the guys on the team has competitive spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n The Knicks win their 11th STRAIGHT GAME and are headed back to the NBA FINALS for the first time since 1999! \ud83d\uddfd<\/p>\n They are the 5th team in NBA history to win 11+ consecutive games in a single postseason, joining the 2017 Warriors, 2001 Lakers, 1999 Spurs and 1989 Lakers \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/xTPXPKX0gX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 10:33 ET<\/p>\n Knicks advance to first Finals since 1999<\/p>\n With a dominant performance, the Knicks close out the Cavaliers 130-93 and head to the NBA Finals for the first time in this millennium.<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns (19 pts, 14 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl, 2 blk) led six Knicks in double figures, backed by Landry Shamet (16 pts, 4 3PM) and OG Anunoby (17 pts).<\/p>\n The Knicks earned a 58-24 advantage in bench points and a 33-9 gap in fast break points, leading by as many as 45 on their way to victory.<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell (31 pts) was the top man for the Cavaliers.<\/p>\n It was a dominant performance. The Cavs came out in the first with a burst of energy, and the Knicks calmly countered and raised, ushering them out the door.<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 10:23 ET<\/p>\n Celebrate, Knicks fans<\/p>\n Patrick Ewing and John Starks are in the attendance. The rout is on, with the NBA Finals in sight.<\/p>\n It\u2019s your night, Knicks fans.<\/p>\n 126-86 with 2:26 to go in the fourth.<\/p>\n OG SLAM \ud83d\udca5@RealChalamet<\/a> approves \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n New York has a commanding lead in Q4 of Game 4! pic.twitter.com\/HAzB0xvoLf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n On May 25, 1993, Starks did this. It\u2019s a special day in history for the New York Knicks.<\/p>\n On this day in 1993\u2026<\/p>\n John Starks went baseline for this iconic dunk in Game 2 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals!<\/p>\n Knicks look to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 tonight against the Cavs at 8pm\/et on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/x7qCwtXuIB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 10:15 ET<\/p>\n Benches are in<\/p>\n Jose Alvarado, Tyler Kolek, Jordan Clarkson, Mo Diawara and Ariel Hukporti for the Knicks.<\/p>\n Craig Porter Jr., Tyrese Proctor, Nae\u2019Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson and Thomas Bryant for the Cavaliers.<\/p>\n 111-76 Knicks with 6:35 to go in the fourth quarter. New York took control of this game early and never looked back.<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 10:03 ET<\/p>\n Knicks up 98-71 after three<\/p>\n \u201cIf you want to talk about a perfect team, how they\u2019ve built, how they\u2019ve been constructed, the efficiency, the sacrifice, you can point to the New York Knicks,\u201d said Richard Jefferson.<\/p>\n We\u2019re into rarified air in Rocket Arena, as the Knicks look poised to reach their first NBA Finals since 1999.<\/p>\n BRUNSON TO OG \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Big-time alley-oop slam in Game 4!<\/p>\n New York has a commanding lead in Q3 \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/8PsiEIp58d<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 9:51 ET<\/p>\n Knicks rolling along<\/p>\n 91-63 Knicks with 3:02 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n Landry Shamet and Mitchell Robinson just combined on the two-man game for a slam, as Shamet continues his stellar play off the bench.<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell (26 pts on 16 shots) is waving the banner for the Cavaliers, but they\u2019re down big.<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 9:39 ET<\/p>\n Cavaliers within shouting distance<\/p>\n 72-56 Knicks with 8:46 to go in the third quarter, as the Cavaliers\u2019 defense steps up with their season on the line.<\/p>\n New York\u2019s 1-of-8 from the field so far in the quarter, along with two turnovers.<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 9:16 ET<\/p>\n Knicks up 68-49 at the half<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns (10 pts, 10 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl), Jalen Brunson (10 pts, 4 ast) and Mikal Bridges (10 pts, 2 reb, 3 ast) are going off for the Knicks, while Landry Shamet (11 pts) leads the team in scoring in 9:38 off the bench.<\/p>\n New York is shooting 52.1% from the field, while Cleveland\u2019s down at 39.5%.<\/p>\n The Knicks led by as many as 29 in the first half, opening up advantages in bench points (27-3), fast break points (26-3) and points in the paint (26-12).<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell (20 pts) and James Harden (12 pts) are the only players in double figures for the Cavaliers.<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 9:12 ET<\/p>\n Cavs go zone<\/p>\n 66-47 Knicks with 1:11 to go in the half, after the Cavaliers switched to a 2-3 zone to cut down on the New York offense.<\/p>\n James Harden (12 pts) scored five points and dropped two assists during the 10-5 stretch.<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell (20 pts) is going off for Cleveland as well, as they seek to get back into this one.<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 9:02 ET<\/p>\n Knicks keep rolling<\/p>\n 61-37 Knicks with 4:44 to go in the first quarter, as New York continues to dominate in front of a mixed crowd at Rocket Arena.<\/p>\n 20-0 RUN FOR THE KNICKS \ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n New York leads by 26 in Q2 of Game 4! pic.twitter.com\/ePCyrDIVNF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Knicks are on pace to score 60 fast break points in this game. The NBA record in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97) is 56.<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 8:54 ET<\/p>\n Knick bench making waves<\/p>\n New York has a 22-3 advantage in bench points so far as well, building a 53-29 lead with 8:10 to go in the second.<\/p>\n \u201cYou talk about a team that\u2019s loose and confident,\u201d said Tim Legler. \u201cThis Knicks team, offensively, is so connected, with each guy believing in the next.\u201d<\/p>\n Seven of the nine Knicks that have played tonight have logged 6+ points so far.<\/p>\n #Knickstape, anyone?<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 8:47 ET<\/p>\n \u2018The Knicks are red hot once again\u2019<\/p>\n 46-26 Knicks with 10:27 to go in the second, as they start the quarter on an 8-0 run, led by 3-pointers from Miles McBride and Landry Shamet.<\/p>\n Shamet\u2019s become a force over the course of this series \u2014 he made a catch-and-sidestep 3-pointer look like tossing a rock into the ocean a moment ago.<\/p>\n The Knicks are 8-of-15 (53.3%) from 3-point range so far, while the Cavaliers are 4-of-15 (26.7%).<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 8:42 ET<\/p>\n Knicks up 38-26 after one<\/p>\n New York took an early jab from Cleveland and responded, taking control of the quarter to take a double-digit lead into the second.<\/p>\n \u201cWe did a great job weathering the first punch,\u201d said Karl-Anthony Towns (8 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast). \u201cWe can throw our own punch now. We just have to keep that desperation, that intensity.\u201d<\/p>\n The Knicks are up to a 13-3 advantage in fast break points and 18-3 in points in the paint.<\/p>\n Josh Hart (3 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast) is a team-high +16, while Jalen Brunson (7 pts, 4 ast) is +12.<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell (12 pts) is the top scorer for Cleveland, while Evan Mobley (7 pts, 3 reb) hasn\u2019t yet been able to capitalize on a hot start.<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 8:40 ET<\/p>\n Knicks heating up<\/p>\n 38-26 Knicks with 24.3 seconds to go in the first. They\u2019re up to 55.6% from the field.<\/p>\n The Knicks have hit 55% or better four times in these Playoffs, the most by any team since the 2021 Warriors \u2013 who had Mike Brown as an assistant coach.<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 8:30 ET<\/p>\n Knicks on a 9-0 run<\/p>\n 23-17 Knicks with 4:20 to go in the first quarter, as Karl-Anthony Towns knocks down a 3-pointer and Jalen Brunson escapes on the break for two.<\/p>\n The Knicks\u2019 success on the fast break is becoming a problem for the Cavs, who have had trouble with some of the finer points of the game at times in this Playoff run.<\/p>\n New York has a 10-3 advantage in fast break points and a 14-6 lead in points in the paint.<\/p>\n MAY 25, 2026 \/ 8:26 ET<\/p>\n Mobley on it<\/p>\n Evan Mobley (7 pts, 3 reb) has hit his first three shots for the Cavaliers, including a 3-pointer and a dunk off an offensive rebound. He and Donovan Mitchell (10 pts) have all 17 points for the Cavs so far.<\/p>\n Spida from deep \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n He’s got 10 PTS in Q1!<\/p>\n NYK\/CLE Game 4 is LIVE on ESPN \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/HbOMk8gRXv<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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