‘Knicks in four!’ rings out at MSG as New York take 2-0 lead over Cavs in East finals
The New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93. Josh Hart led the Knicks with a playoff career-high of 26 points, contributing to their ninth consecutive win. The Knicks are now two wins away from their first NBA finals appearance since 1999.
- ▪Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points for the Knicks.
- ▪The Knicks extended their winning streak to nine games, the longest postseason streak since the 2024 championship.
- ▪Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points but the team struggled with free-throw shooting.
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Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are two wins away from the NBA finals. Photograph: Frank Franklin II/APView image in fullscreenKarl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are two wins away from the NBA finals. Photograph: Frank Franklin II/APNBA‘Knicks in four!’ chants ring out at MSG as New York take 2-0 lead in East finalsCleveland Cavaliers 93-109 New York KnicksHart leads with playoff-best 26 pointsKnicks extend winning streak to nine gamesAssociated PressFri 22 May 2026 08.17 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 08.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJosh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night at…
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