The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after dominating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 on Monday night to complete a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference finals.
Knicks Cruise Past Cavaliers
Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 17 points. Landry Shamet scored 16 off the bench as the Knicks built a massive lead and rested starters late in the fourth quarter.
Fans loudly chanted “Knicks in four!” as New York secured its 11th straight postseason win.
Awaiting NBA Finals Opponent
The Knicks will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, which begin June 3.
It marks New York’s third Finals appearance since winning its last NBA championship in 1973. The franchise previously reached the Finals in 1994 and 1999.
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