New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep
Summary
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 to sweep the Eastern Conference finals and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Knicks will face the winner of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.Key Facts
- The Knicks won the game by 37 points to complete a 4-0 series sweep.
- Karl Anthony-Towns scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for New York.
- OG Anunoby added 17 points, and Landry Shamet contributed 16 off the bench.
- The Knicks have an 11-game winning streak in this postseason.
- New York’s coach Mike Brown reached the NBA Finals for the second time in his first year with the team.
- The Knicks last appeared in the NBA Finals in 1999 and last won a title in 1973.
- Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points but the team was swept for the first time since 2018.
- The Knicks led by as many as 45 points during the game and had a 29-point lead at halftime.
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