Knicks end NBA Finals drought after demolishing Cavaliers to complete sweep
The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93. This victory completed a sweep in the Eastern Conference finals, marking the Knicks' 11th consecutive win. They will now face the winner of the Spurs-Thunder series in the Finals starting June 3.
- ▪The Knicks won the Eastern Conference finals by sweeping the Cavaliers.
- ▪They achieved a decisive victory with a score of 130-93 in Game 4.
- ▪This marks the Knicks' first trip to the NBA Finals in 27 years.
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NBA breaking New York Knicks Knicks end NBA Finals drought after demolishing Cavaliers to complete sweep By Justin Terranova Published May 25, 2026, 10:31 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Four more. The Knicks are headed back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after beating the Cavaliers,130-93, on Monday night to complete an Eastern Conference finals sweep. After a quick start from the Cavaliers, the Knicks quickly punched back with their offense firing on all cylinders and had the lead pushed to 12 by the end of the first quarter, thanks to a punishing transition offense. 3 Jalen Brunson celebrates during the Knicks’ Game 4 rout of the Cavaliers on May 25, 2026.
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