Knicks headed to the NBA finals for the first time in 27 years — as thousands of fans swarm NYC streets to party
The New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fans celebrated in the streets of New York City, marking the team's return to prominence with enthusiasm and joy. The Knicks' victory has united the city, with many revelers expressing their excitement and hope for the upcoming Finals.
- ▪The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 130-93 in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals.
- ▪This marks the Knicks' first Finals appearance since 1999.
- ▪Thousands of fans celebrated in the streets of New York City after the victory.
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NBA Knicks headed to the NBA finals for the first time in 27 years — as thousands of fans swarm NYC streets to party By Caitlin McCormack Published May 26, 2026, 12:17 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Knicks fans partied like it was 1999 on Monday night, punctuating a dominant run to the NBA Finals with a one-sided sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers that plunged the Big Apple into chaos. The win ended a 27-year dry spell since their last Finals appearance — and Knicks nation was quick to use the opportunity to make up for lost time. 6 The New York Knicks celebrate with the Bob Cousy Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game Four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 25, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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