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Knicks reach NBA finals after defeating Cavaliers in Game 4
TL;DR
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 19 points and 14 rebounds, extending their playoff-winning streak to 11 games.
Key points
- Knicks defeated Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4
- Knicks advanced to NBA Finals for first time since 1999
- Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points and 14 rebounds
- Knicks extended playoff-winning streak to 11 games
- Madison Square Garden fans celebrated the victory
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Karl-Anthony TownsOG AnunobyLandry Shamet
New York KnicksCleveland Cavaliers
As the clock wound down, few Cleveland Cavaliers fans could be found. The New York Knicks left them with no reason to stick around.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, routing the Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night.
The Knicks extended their franchise playoff-record winning streak to 11 games – matching the third-longest run in a single postseason in league history – and their long-suffering supporters took over Cleveland’s arena.
“Growing up in the (New York) area, I feel like the word hope has been gone for a long while, so to restore that is special,” Towns said. “There is nowhere better in the world than when (Madison Square) Garden has hope.”
OG Anunoby contributed 17 points and Landry Shamet scored 16 off the bench on 4-for-4 3-point shooting for New York, which built a 29-point lead in the second quarter and went up 123-78 in the fourth.
Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges finished with 15 points apiece, and Josh Hart added six points, 11 rebounds and six assists. The former Villanova championship teammates relished the opportunity to win the East together.
“It’s something that is surreal,” Hart said. “We already share a bond and a brotherhood for life, and we’re going to keep adding memories for that.”
Brunson was named the series Most Valuable Player (MVP) for averaging 25.5 points and 7.8 assists. The Knicks have outscored their opponents by 262 points during their win streak, the most dominant span in league history, playoffs or regular season.
New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, centre, holds the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 [Sue Ogrocki/AP]
‘They’re on a heater’
Donovan Mitchell logged 31 points and Evan Mobley posted 15 points and seven rebounds for Cleveland, which reached the East finals for the first time since 2018. James Harden had 12 points and five turnovers while missing all six of his 3-point tries.
“Sometimes you’ve got to ultimately give the other team credit,” Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said. “They played great basketball and they’re on a heater.”
The Knicks’ Mike Brown is off to the NBA Finals for the second time as a head coach, having led the Cavaliers to their first East crown in 2007.
The 37-point defeat was the Cavaliers’ largest ever in a playoff home game.
Q&A
When was the last time the Knicks reached the NBA Finals?
The Knicks last reached the NBA Finals in 1999.
What was the score of Game 4 between the Knicks and Cavaliers?
The Knicks won Game 4 against the Cavaliers with a score of 130-93.
Who were the top scorers for the Knicks in Game 4?
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points, OG Anunoby contributed 17 points, and Landry Shamet added 16 points.
How many games have the Knicks won in their playoff streak?
The Knicks have won 11 consecutive games in their playoff streak.
