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Knicks Lead Cavaliers 3-0 in Eastern Conference Finals

The New York Knicks hold a 3-0 series lead after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 on Saturday night. The team last reached the NBA Finals in 1999.

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The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999. A player on the Knicks roster said the team's success stems from its work habits.

"We have a bunch of individuals in that locker room who work really hard, and they're very psychotic about their work and things they do," the player said.

The Knicks are scheduled to play Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, May 25 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. A win would advance New York to the NBA Finals against either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs. The same player said he focused on nutrition and recovery during the offseason to prepare for the playoffs.

Key Facts

3-0 series lead
Knicks lead Eastern Conference Finals
121-108
Knicks victory margin over Cavaliers
1999
Last Knicks appearance in NBA Finals

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Saturday night

    Knicks defeated Cavaliers 121-108 to lead series 3-0.

    1 sourceNewsweek
  2. Monday, May 25

    Game 4 between Knicks and Cavaliers scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

    1 sourceNewsweek

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    A Knicks win in Game 4 would advance the team to the NBA Finals.

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PublishedMay 24, 2026, 9:52 PM

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