The New York Knicks punched their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, dismantling the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 to complete a four-game Eastern Conference finals sweep. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 17 and Landry Shamet contributed 16 from the bench.

This marks just the fourth team in NBA history to string together an 11-game postseason winning streak, joining elite company with the 2017 Golden State Warriors. Ten of those victories came by double digits, showcasing the Knicks' dominance with an average margin of victory of 23.7 points. Jalen Brunson earned series MVP honors after averaging 25.5 points and 7.8 assists throughout the playoffs.

The Knicks now await either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, which begin June 3. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 31 points, but the Cavaliers couldn't overcome their early deficit after New York's decisive 20-0 run in the first quarter. James Harden lamented missed opportunities, acknowledging the better team didn't show throughout the series.