Knicks win 10th straight, take command of ECF
Key takeaways
- OG Anunoby had 21 points as New York led the entire game.
- The Knicks can wrap up the Eastern Conference finals and sweep their second straight series with a win on Monday night.
- All but one of the Knicks' wins have been by double digits.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
CLEVELAND -- Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Mikal Bridges added 22 and the New York Knicks moved within one game of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 with a 121-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
OG Anunoby had 21 points as New York led the entire game. The Knicks were 43 of 77 from the field, including 11 of 28 on 3-pointers. They were also 24 of 27 from the foul line.
The Knicks can wrap up the Eastern Conference finals and sweep their second straight series with a win on Monday night. New York is the seventh team in NBA history to win at least 10 straight during a postseason run. The last team to do it was the Boston Celtics, who also went on a 10-game run on their way to the 2024 title.