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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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/knicks-continue-care-business-show-052040636.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 05:20:40 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-26T05:37:43.722Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-26T05:37:43.722Z |
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