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Knicks Return to Finals, Brunson MVP; Guard Debate Sparks Backlash

5/27/2026

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Knicks Reach Finals

The New York Knicks reached the 2026 NBA Finals, first in 27 years, after an 11-game streak that swept the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Jalen Brunson averaged 25.5 points, 7.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in the Cavaliers series and was named Finals MVP.
Becky Hammon repeated her 2023 claim that a team cannot rely on a guard, prompting Isaiah Thomas to write on X that comment harms guards’ reputations.

Summary

Knicks Chase Title

Knicks can win their first NBA championship in 53 seasons if they capture the upcoming Finals.
Their 11-game streak averaged a 23.8-point margin per game, showing dominance.
Coach Becky Hammon cited Allen Iverson’s MVP season and Finals loss while defending her small-guard comment, noting Stephen Curry remains the sole exception.
Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins praised Jalen Brunson as a “one-A-level talent,” which resurfaced after the sweep.

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Knicks Reach Finals

The New York Knicks reached the 2026 NBA Finals, first in 27 years, after an 11-game streak that swept the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Jalen Brunson averaged 25.5 points, 7.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in the Cavaliers series and was named Finals MVP.
Becky Hammon repeated her 2023 claim that a team cannot rely on a guard, prompting Isaiah Thomas to write on X that comment harms guards’ reputations.

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