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Who should Knicks fans want in the Eastern Conference Finals?
TL;DR
The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers and await their next opponent in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. They are closely watching the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, with Cleveland currently leading the series 3-2.
Key points
- New York Knicks swept Philadelphia 76ers in four games
- Knicks await next opponent in 2026 NBA Playoffs
- Cleveland Cavaliers lead series against Detroit Pistons 3-2
- Knicks were 2-1 against Cavaliers in regular season
- Knicks were 0-3 against Pistons in regular season
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The New York Knicks made quick work of the Philadelphia 76ers, sweeping them in four games. They have been off the court since Mother's Day, and they await their next opponent in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
It is game six tonight between those two possible opponents, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. The series stands at 3-2 in favor of Cleveland, and that might be more beneficial for Knicks fans at this point.
Looking at the season series for the Knicks against these two teams, they were 2-1 against Cleveland and 0-3 against Detroit. Obviously, the playoffs are a completely different vibe than the regular season, but the stats rarely lie.
If the Pistons, who were the first-seed in the Eastern Conference, were able to stage a game six and seven comeback, it might get scary for the Knicks faithful. Especially when you look at the timing of everything.
Q&A
Who are the Knicks' potential opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals?
The Knicks could face either the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals.
What is the current series score between the Cavaliers and Pistons?
The Cavaliers lead the series against the Pistons 3-2.
How did the Knicks perform against the Cavaliers and Pistons during the regular season?
The Knicks were 2-1 against the Cavaliers and 0-3 against the Pistons in the regular season.
