Knicks Rip Off NBA-Record 10-0 Run With Plus-225 Margin Under Mike Brown
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Updated · The New York Times · May 25
Knicks Rip Off NBA-Record 10-0 Run With Plus-225 Margin Under Mike Brown
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 25
10 straight Knicks wins have produced a plus-225 net margin — the best 10-game stretch in NBA history — after Mike Brown stuck with his starting five during a first-round wobble against Atlanta.
Mikal Bridges has helped drive the turnaround, averaging 17.9 points over the last eight wins while lineups with Bridges, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have posted a plus-28.6 net rating.
Cleveland's 29.6% 3-point shooting and 66.7% free-throw mark have aided New York in the East finals, but the surge also reflects a playoff-best 124.1 offensive rating and elite 59.3% shooting on 2s.
One more win over the Cavaliers would send New York to the Finals, where either San Antonio or Oklahoma City would likely open as the favorite because both have also posted double-digit playoff net ratings.
History still strengthens the Knicks' case: only four of the other nine teams to win 10 straight playoff games failed to win the title, and the run is drawing comparisons to the 2011 Mavericks.
Can New York's record-setting offense conquer the West's elite to end a 53-year championship drought?
How did one coach’s faith in his starters ignite a historic 10-0 run and a shot at the title?
The 2026 Knicks’ Historic Playoff Surge: Inside the NBA’s Most Efficient Team and Their Championship Quest
Overview
The New York Knicks are making a profound statement in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, advancing deep into the postseason with a crucial Game 3 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Led by Jalen Brunson, the team’s recent success is not just a single moment but part of a remarkable stretch that began earlier in the year. Since January 20, 2026, the Knicks have compiled an impressive 39-13 record, showing consistent high performance and dominance. This sustained excellence highlights their transformation into a true contender and sets the stage for their historic playoff run.