Rampant Knicks beat Cavs to close in on NBA Finals
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. This victory puts the Knicks one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. They have set a franchise record with 10 consecutive playoff wins, showcasing their dominance in the postseason.
- ▪The Knicks can clinch the series on Monday, needing just one more win to reach the NBA Finals.
- ▪Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, while Mikal Bridges contributed 22 points.
- ▪No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series.
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