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New York Knicks reach historic postseason mark shared only by recent NBA champions
TL;DR
The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers with a 144-114 victory, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. This marks a historic postseason achievement for the Knicks as they pursue their first NBA championship since 1973.
Key points
- New York Knicks swept Philadelphia 76ers
- Knicks won 144-114 to advance to Eastern Conference Finals
- Next opponent is either Cleveland Cavaliers or Detroit Pistons
- Knicks aim for first NBA championship since 1973
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The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers last Sunday with a dominant 144-114 victory to secure their place in the Eastern Conference Finals.
New York will now face either the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Detroit Pistons as they continue chasing what would be their first NBA championship since 1973.
Beyond booking their place in the next round, the Knicks also achieved a remarkable postseason milestone after another emphatic closeout performance against Philadelphia.
Knicks joined an NBA playoff group linked to championship winners
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According to ESPN, the Knicks became just the fourth team in NBA history to record multiple 30-point series-clinching wins during a single postseason.
The only other teams to achieve the feat were the 2025 Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2008 Boston Celtics and the 1987 .
Q&A
What milestone did the New York Knicks achieve in the postseason?
The New York Knicks reached a remarkable postseason milestone after their victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Who will the New York Knicks face in the Eastern Conference Finals?
The Knicks will face either the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals.
When was the last time the New York Knicks won an NBA championship?
The New York Knicks last won an NBA championship in 1973.
