The unsung heroes who helped fuel the Knicks improbable NBA Finals run
The New York Knicks have made an impressive run to the NBA Finals, thanks in part to the contributions of their supporting cast. Key players like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Landry Shamet have stepped up during crucial moments throughout the season. Their collective efforts have been instrumental in securing the team's first Finals appearance since 1999.
- ▪The Knicks finished the regular season with a 53-29 record and won the NBA Cup.
- ▪Landry Shamet scored a career-best 36 points in a critical game against the Heat.
- ▪Ariel Hukporti was named Defensive Player of the Game after a standout performance against the Magic.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks The unsung heroes who helped fuel the Knicks improbable NBA Finals run By Andrew Crane Published June 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google For the Knicks stars, their season-defining moments blend together. Some stand out more than the rest, but they’re not anomalies. A run to the NBA Finals wouldn’t be possible without Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart stringing moments together — game after game after game — and anchoring the Knicks. But throughout the regular season, a 53-29 campaign that featured an NBA Cup title, each member of the Knicks supporting cast took a turn in the spotlight.
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