Knicks continue to take care of business, show killer instinct in closeout games
The New York Knicks have demonstrated a strong performance in closeout games during the 2026 playoffs. They completed a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, marking their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999. The Knicks set a record by winning three closeout games by over 30 points in a single postseason.
- ▪The Knicks swept the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- ▪They became the first team in NBA history to win three closeout games by 30+ points in a single postseason.
- ▪Their average margin of victory in these games was 39.3 points, setting an NBA record.
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