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New York Knicks Reach NBA Finals After Sweeping Cleveland Cavaliers

The Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a message referencing the sweep on social media.

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The win completed a 4-0 series sweep and marked the Knicks' 11th consecutive playoff victory.

Last month, Mamdani commented on ticket prices for the Knicks' first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks and said, "I think it's always important to blame Trae Young." New York will face the winner of the San Antonio Spurs-Oklahoma City Thunder series, with Game 1 scheduled for June 3.

Key Facts

Knicks 130, Cavaliers 93
Game 4 final score on May 25, 2026
4-0 series result
Knicks swept Cavaliers in Eastern Conference finals
First Finals appearance since 1999
Knicks reached NBA Finals for first time in 27 years

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. May 25, 2026

    Knicks defeated Cavaliers 130-93 to complete series sweep.

    1 sourceESPN
  2. May 26, 2026

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted "I'd like to report a sweep" on social media.

    1 sourceESPN
  3. May 26, 2026

    NYC sanitation account replied "CLEAN UP IN CLEVELAND!!"

    1 sourceESPN

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Knicks will play in NBA Finals beginning June 3 against Spurs or Thunder.

  2. 02

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani may comment on Knicks' next opponent.

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PublishedMay 26, 2026, 4:57 PM
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