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Knicks Rout Cavs 130-93, Clinch Finals Spot

5/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4, clinching the finals series and a Finals spot.
The win capped an 11-game playoff run where the Knicks outscored opponents by 262 points, the largest margin for any stretch.
Karl-Anthony Towns posted 19 points and 14 rebounds, with Jalen Brunson adding 15 points and earning MVP.
The Knicks will lack home-court advantage as they await the Oklahoma City Thunder–San Antonio Spurs winner.

History

Historical Context

After the Knicks’ 1994 NBA Finals loss to the Houston Rockets—where Hakeem Olajuwon outscored Patrick Ewing and the team set a Finals record with 30 blocks—the franchise has repeatedly chased deep postseason runs. In 2024 the Knicks swept the Cavaliers 130-93, extending an 11-game streak and a 262-point differential, echoing New York’s market pressure and past near-championships.

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Story summary

The Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4, clinching the finals series and a Finals spot.
The win capped an 11-game playoff run where the Knicks outscored opponents by 262 points, the largest margin for any stretch.
Karl-Anthony Towns posted 19 points and 14 rebounds, with Jalen Brunson adding 15 points and earning MVP.
The Knicks will lack home-court advantage as they await the Oklahoma City Thunder–San Antonio Spurs winner.

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