The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, May 25, 2026, completing a sweep and advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The victory was secured at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 17 points. The team's balanced scoring and strong defense overwhelmed the Cavaliers, who were led by Donovan Mitchell's 28 points and Darius Garland's 22 points.
The Knicks will face the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series is currently tied 2-2, with Game 5 scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
This marks the Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, when they lost to the San Antonio Spurs in five games. The team last won an NBA championship in 1973.
