Knicks finish off Cavs, make 1st Finals in 27 year...
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- New York Knicks clinched the Eastern Conference championship with a 130‑93 Game 4 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, completing a four‑game sweep and earning a spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
- Jalen Brunson was unanimously named Eastern Conference Finals MVP after contributing 15 points and five assists in 31 minutes in the decisive game.
- Knicks extended their winning streak to 11 games, outscoring opponents by a cumulative 262 points—the highest 11‑game point differential in NBA history, surpassing the 2017 Golden State Warriors and 2001 Los Angeles Lakers.
- Spike Lee praised the team’s “smart moves” and credited front‑office head Leon Rose for the resurgence, while the Knicks await the winner of the Thunder‑Spurs series (tied 2‑2) before the Finals begin June 3.
- Knicks will have a week off after the sweep, preparing for the NBA Finals that start on June 3.
Why it matters: The Knicks lock up a Finals berth, delivering a massive revenue boost and market exposure for New York while the Cavaliers lose a title chance, and the league gains a historic 11‑game point‑differential record that fuels playoff intrigue.
