Knicks reach NBA Finals after defeating Cavaliers in Game 4

The New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 by sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. In Game 4, New York routed Cleveland 130-93, building a 29-point lead in the second quarter and extending to 123-78 in the fourth. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 19 points and 14 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 17 and Landry Shamet scored 16 off the bench with perfect 3-point shooting. Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges scored 15 each, and Josh Hart contributed six points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. The Knicks extended a franchise playoff-record 11-game winning streak, outscoring opponents by 262 points during the run. Jalen Brunson was named series MVP after averaging 25.5 points and 7.8 assists.

"Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, routing the Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night. The Knicks extended their franchise playoff-record winning streak to 11 games matching the third-longest run in a single postseason in league history and their long-suffering supporters took over Cleveland's arena."

"OG Anunoby contributed 17 points and Landry Shamet scored 16 off the bench on 4-for-4 3-point shooting for New York, which built a 29-point lead in the second quarter and went up 123-78 in the fourth. Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges finished with 15 points apiece, and Josh Hart added six points, 11 rebounds and six assists."

"Growing up in the (New York) area, I feel like the word hope has been gone for a long while, so to restore that is special, Towns said. There is nowhere better in the world than when (Madison Square) Garden has hope. It's something that is surreal, Hart said. We already share a bond and a brotherhood for life, and we're going to keep adding memories for that."

"Brunson was named the series Most Valuable Player (MVP) for averaging 25.5 points and 7.8 assists. The Knicks have outscored their opponents by 262 points during their win streak, the most dominant span in league history, playoffs or regular season."

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