How all the Knicks' big bets are paying off with New York one win from NBA Finals
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- Knicks have a 10‑game winning streak and lead the Eastern Conference Finals 3‑0 after a 121‑108 win in Cleveland.
- Guerschon Yabusele was removed from the rotation four games into the season and later traded for Jose Alvarado at the deadline.
- Malcolm Brogdon retired two days before the Knicks' final preseason game and never played a regular‑season game.
- Mike Brown said the team's success comes from concept‑based offense, quick decisions, attacking the paint early, reduced starter minutes, and a deeper bench, lessons learned from Gregg Popovich and Steve Kerr.
- Karl‑An‑ony Towns was largely uninvolved in the Game 2 loss to Atlanta, while the Knicks shot just 28.6 % from three in a Game 3 loss that also featured Mikal Bridges' 20‑minute scoreless stretch.
Why it matters: New York fans get a historic finals chance as the Knicks’ deep‑bench approach proves its worth, while rivals lose a clear path; the 10‑game streak and 3‑0 lead spur ticket sales and set a new roster benchmark.
