Knicks Make NBA History With 12th Consecutive Postseason Victory
Summary
The New York Knicks won their 12th straight playoff game by beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. This win ties them with only two other teams in NBA history for the longest postseason winning streak.Key Facts
- The Knicks currently have a 12-game winning streak in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
- They swept (won all games against) the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers earlier in the playoffs.
- Their last loss was in Game 3 against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round.
- The Knicks are the third team in NBA history to win 12 or more consecutive playoff games.
- They tie the 1999 San Antonio Spurs, who also won 12 straight playoff games.
- The record for the longest playoff winning streak is 15 games, held by the 2017 Golden State Warriors.
- Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals is scheduled for Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- If the Knicks win again on the road, they will hold the second-longest playoff winning streak ever.
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