New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Live Score and Stats
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 to complete a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference finals, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
- Karl Anthony-Towns led the Knicks with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while OG Anunoby scored 17 and Jalen Brunson was named series MVP after averaging 25.5 points and 7.8 assists.
- The Knicks have won 11 straight postseason games, with an average margin of victory of 23.7 points, and have dominated their clinching games by at least 30 points.
- New York will face the winner of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, with the Finals set to begin on June 3.
- Cleveland was swept for the first time since the 2018 NBA Finals, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 31 points in the loss, while coach Kenny Atkinson credited the Knicks for their superior play.