Knicks hammer Cavaliers again, take 3-0 series lead
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, while Mikal Bridges contributed 22 points. With this victory, the Knicks take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series and are one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
- ▪The Knicks have won a franchise-record 10 straight playoff games.
- ▪They are averaging a margin of 22.5 points in these victories.
- ▪Cleveland has not overcome a 3-0 deficit in any playoff series.
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