Knicks fans party like it's 1999 after sweeping Cavaliers to cruise into NBA Finals

The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 to win the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 sweep and return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Knicks controlled the game despite Jalen Brunson not producing his usual best, finishing with 15 points and five assists. New York extended its playoff winning streak to 11 straight games. Jalen Brunson credited the organization’s belief and the support of his teammates. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a strong performance with 19 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and two steals. Fans celebrated across New York, and Towns emphasized the revival of hope for the Knicks. The Knicks now await the Western Conference finals winner between San Antonio and Oklahoma City, tied 2-2.

"The Knicks maintained their incredible momentum by crushing the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 to win the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 sweep and return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Knicks were far too good for a Cleveland team that lacked belief they could stage a comeback and it was New York voices that echoed round the Rocket Arena towards the end of another one-sided contest. New York now await the winner of the Western Conference finals between San Antonio and Oklahoma City which is tied at 2-2."

"Even with Jalen Brunson not at his brilliant best, with 15 points and five assists, the road team cruised to an 11th successive play-off win. "The belief the organisation has in me has been amazing," Brunson said. "It's something I don't take for granted. It's something not a lot of people get the opportunity to do. It's an honour to be here, in this city with my team-mates. These guys have my back.""

"For New Yorker Karl-Anthony Towns the victory was particularly sweet. Towns continued his excellent post-season form with 19 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals. "It means the world. I grew up a Knicks fan, as was documented," Towns told the New York Post. "What's more of an honour is growing up in the area, I feel like the word 'hope' has been gone from the New York Knicks name for a long time. To be a part of this team that revives the word hope in the city, it's something special, and it's an honour.""

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