Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals
Summary
The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108, taking a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks are close to reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and could win the series in the next game.Key Facts
- The Knicks won their 10th straight playoff game with a 121-108 victory in Cleveland.
- Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, OG Anunoby had 21, and Mikal Bridges added 22 points for the Knicks.
- New York leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 and can win the series in the next game.
- No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series.
- The Knicks have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999 and have not won a championship since 1973.
- Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 13 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in the game.
- Cleveland’s top players were Evan Mobley (24 points), Donovan Mitchell (23), and James Harden (19).
- The Knicks took control early and kept the Cavaliers from leading, despite Cleveland cutting the halftime lead.
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