The New York Knicks are preparing for their next playoff game in the Eastern Conference Finals after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers. Fans are eagerly awaiting the schedule announcement as the team rests during the ongoing series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons.
Key points
New York Knicks are in the Eastern Conference Finals
They swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round
The Knicks are currently resting
Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons are in a playoff series
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When do Knicks play again? Playoff schedule for Eastern Conference Finals
We’re getting closer to having basketball again.
It's been a long layoff for the New York Knicks and their fans since sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
For the past week, the Knicks have rested and recuperated, while the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons are battling it out in their series.
May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts with his daughter after game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Miles McBride #2 and Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks celebrate after McBride's 3-pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Q&A
When is the next game for the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals?
The exact date for the Knicks' next game in the Eastern Conference Finals has not yet been announced.
Who did the Knicks sweep in the second round of the playoffs?
The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Which teams are currently competing in the playoffs against each other?
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons are currently battling it out in their playoff series.
How long has it been since the Knicks last played a game?
The Knicks have had a long layoff since their last game, which was the sweep of the 76ers.
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Miles McBride #2 and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks celebrate after a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks and Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers talk after New York's 144-114 victory in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on after his teams 144-114 over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on after his teams 144-114 over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks talk after New York's 144-114 victory in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks talk after New York's 144-114 victory in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks kisses his daughter, Jordyn, after his team's 144-114 over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts with guard Mikal Bridges (25) against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter during game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) reacts with New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) after game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts with his daughter after game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts with his daughter after game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Miles McBride #2 and Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks celebrate after McBride's 3-pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Miles McBride #2 and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks celebrate after a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks and Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers talk after New York's 144-114 victory in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on after his teams 144-114 over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on after his teams 144-114 over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks talk after New York's 144-114 victory in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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See Knicks celebrate sweep of Sixers in 2026 NBA playoffs
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks talk after New York's 144-114 victory in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks kisses his daughter, Jordyn, after his team's 144-114 over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts with guard Mikal Bridges (25) against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter during game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) reacts with New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) after game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
It’s almost time to play again as the Knicks prepare to compete in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season.
Here's what you need to know:
When do NBA Eastern Conference Finals begin?
The Knicks’ Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals is set for Tuesday, May 19.Who do Knicks play next in Eastern Conference Finals?
The Knicks play the winner of the Pistons-Cavaliers series, which heads to a Game 7 on Sunday, May 19.
Knicks playoffs schedule for Eastern Conference Finals
