Knicks Sweep 76ers 4-0, Reach East Finals as 8-2 Playoff Run Fuels Title Talk

4 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 19

New York closed out Philadelphia in a 4-0 second-round sweep, sending the Knicks to the Eastern Conference finals behind Jalen Brunson, stout defense and Karl-Anthony Towns' playmaking.
That run has been lopsided: the Knicks are 8-2 this postseason, their two losses came by a combined 2 points, and seven of their eight wins were by double digits.
Cleveland now awaits after playing 15 playoff games across two seven-game series, giving New York a rest edge after not playing since May 10.
OG Anunoby's return adds another weapon for the Knicks, while Cleveland's upset hopes hinge on Donovan Mitchell matching Brunson, Jarrett Allen controlling the glass and James Harden providing steadier production.
The sweep has made New York the clear favorite in the East and intensified debate over whether this roster can turn its dominant postseason form into an NBA title.

After a nine-day layoff, will the Knicks' historic dominance turn to rust against the battle-tested Cavaliers?

Can Karl-Anthony Towns' new playmaking role outsmart a Cavaliers defense built to stop elite guards like Jalen Brunson?