Windhorst Reveals NBA Insiders' Thoughts on Knicks' Chances in Finals vs. Thunder or Spurs
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- The New York Knicks are gaining respect as legitimate NBA Finals contenders, with many league insiders acknowledging their potential to win against the Western Conference champion.
- The Knicks have built momentum by winning 11 consecutive playoff games and decisively sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- Jalen Brunson has emerged as a key star for the Knicks, supported by impactful players like Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart.
- The Knicks will enter the NBA Finals well-rested, with over a week off before Game 1 on June 3, while the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs is still ongoing and highly competitive.
- Despite the talent of young stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, the Western Conference Finals remains unpredictable, leaving the Knicks as a credible threat to win the championship this season.