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News Articles
Knicks mount furious rally to beat Cavaliers in thrilling OT Game 1 win
$NY Post (Andrew Battifarano) — Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals appeared destined to be a dud for the Knicks. Instead, it turned out to be an instant classic.- New: 24 min ago
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Lenny Kravitz, Dustin Hoffman headline A-list stars taking in Knicks-Cavaliers Game 1 at MSG
$NY Post (Joseph Staszewski) — The A-listers were out for the start of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden.- New: 1 hr 4 min ago
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OG Anunoby back starting against Cavaliers in Knicks’ Game 1 boost
$NY Post (Howie Kussoy) — The Knicks’ best performer during their dominant postseason is officially active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.- New: 3 hr 49 min ago
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The Victor Wembanyama factor that delivered Knicks rare NBA lottery win
$NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — You don’t always have to actually win the NBA lottery to look back at past lotteries and realize it could have been worse. The poor Nets toppling to the No. 6 pick after tanking two years is a...- New: 3 hr 50 min ago
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‘Hack-a-Mitch’ strategy could be a Knicks problem — if Cavaliers commit to it
$NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — Either Kenny Atkinson believes in it enough to ride through some Mitchell Robinson conversions, or the Cavs coach shouldn’t do it.- New: 4 hr 36 min ago
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These Cavaliers aren’t the same team Knicks bullied in 2023 playoffs
$NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Both teams are certainly in different spots now. They were both upstarts three years ago, coming off a season in which they missed the playoffs.- New: 6 hr 10 min ago
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Carmelo Anthony invites Jeremy Lin on podcast to address years-long Knicks beef
$NY Post (Jenna Lemoncelli) — Carmelo Anthony said he wants to "clear the air" with his former Knicks teammate Jeremy Lin more than a decade after "Linsanity" took over New York in 2012.- New: 7 hr 45 min ago
- Hits: 43
Amid LIRR strike and Knicks-Cavs Game 1, Long Island commuters can still find parking spots in NYC garages
Newsday (Ben Dickson) — For Tuesday's Game 1, look for pre-paid parking spot in one of NYC's parking garages near MSG.- New: 11 hr ago
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These are the best NYC watering holes to cheer on the Knicks tonight during the Eastern Conference finals
$NY Post (Ben Cost) — As a service to orange and blue-blooded fans, The Post rounded up some of the primo meccas for catching the home team try and fulfill their hoop dreams.- 13 hr 2 min ago
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Scout weighs in on 2026 Eastern Conference Finals
SYN.tv (Ian Begley) — With the Knicks and Cavaliers facing off in the Eastern Conference Finals, a scout shares what to watch during the series.- 13 hr 34 min ago
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The Post’s Knicks-Cavaliers Eastern Conference finals predictions
$NY Post (Post Staff Report) — The Post’s experts give their Knicks-Cavaliers predications ahead of the Eastern Conference finals.- 15 hr 24 min ago
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How the Warriors’ dynasty shaped the Knicks’ Eastern Conference finals
$NY Post (Madeline Kenney) — The two head coaches, though, are only one thread of the Warriors’ influence on this series.- 15 hr 34 min ago
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Breaking down Knicks-Cavaliers: Who has the edge in Eastern Conference finals?
$NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The Knicks went 2-1 against the Cavaliers in the regular season, though the one loss came by 15 points and was the only game in which Cleveland had their new-look roster with James Harden.- 15 hr 54 min ago
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Knicks-Cavaliers matchup isn't a shock, but how we got here is surprising
$The Athletic — In a shaky Eastern Conference, many expected these squads to meet. The roads to get here were winding.- 17 hr 54 min ago
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers streaming, TV info, and full Eastern Conference finals schedule
$The Athletic — The Knicks seek their first NBA Finals berth since 1999. The Cavs go for their first without LeBron James. Here's how to watch the action.- 19 hr 25 min ago
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 1 odds: Why New York is a heavy favorite in Eastern Conference finals
$The Athletic — The Knicks are solidly favored to beat the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Can Cleveland halt New York's hot run?- 19 hr 25 min ago
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OG Anunoby listed as probable for Game 1 with Knicks’ lengthy break seemingly set to pay off
$NY Post (Howie Kussoy) — The Knicks look set to be at full strength to start the Eastern Conference finals.- 22 hr 20 min ago
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Kenny Atkinson’s brother opens up to The Post on Cavs coach’s rise from LI roots to brink of NBA Finals
$NY Post (Alex Mitchell) — It’s still New York or nowhere for Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson.- 22 hr 31 min ago
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Game 1 of Knicks' Eastern Conference finals will be Sunday if Cavaliers win Friday night
Newsday (Mike Rose) — The Knicks could play Game 1 on Sunday afternoon, depending on tonight's Cavs-Pistons game- 23 hr 52 min ago
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Cavaliers’ dynamic stars pose a daunting Knicks task they might be better equipped to handle
$NY Post (Howie Kussoy) — Hart and Bridges have been brick walls on wheels during the Knicks’ dominant postseason run.- 1 day ago
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Blog Articles
Danhausen curses Cavs, catches ECF Game 2 at MSG
ClutchPoints (Autumn Hawkins) — Danhausen is standing by the New York Knicks. The WWE star made an appearance on NBA Today on Tuesday, May 19, ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks face the Cleveland...- New: 55 min ago
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Knicks hit ugly statistical low in 1st half of Game 2 vs. Cavs
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — The New York Knicks were back in action on Tuesday after a long layoff, as they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks had...- New: 1 hr 34 min ago
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Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson shares intriguing Jalen Brunson-Cade Cunningham comp
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson will have to dig deep in his playbook as they face the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The...- New: 2 hr ago
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson visibly hurt after apparent James Harden shot
ClutchPoints (Rexwell Villas) — New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson appeared to have an early injury scare during Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday...- New: 2 hr 6 min ago
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson admits JR Smith’s MSG incident changed his mind
ClutchPoints (Benedetto Vitale) — The New York Knicks punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in the previous round. There was a viral clip of former Knicks star JR Smith...- New: 2 hr 59 min ago
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AEW’s MJF cuts a brutal promo on the Cavs before Game 1
ClutchPoints (Autumn Hawkins) — Fans don’t have to wonder who Maxwell Jacob Friedman is rooting for in the Eastern Conference Finals. The AEW star cut a brutal promo as he degraded Cleveland ahead of the New York Knicks...- New: 3 hr 22 min ago
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Mike Brown’s crucial adjustment for Knicks catches Kenny Atkinson’s attention
ClutchPoints (Benedetto Vitale) — The New York Knicks are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Leading up to the contest, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson noticed an...- New: 4 hr 4 min ago
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Will Knicks’ OG Anunoby have a minutes restriction in Game 1? Mike Brown weighs in
ClutchPoints (Zachary Weinberger) — Ahead of the New York Knicks competing in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, the fanbase is still wondering about the status of star OG...- New: 4 hr 21 min ago
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2026 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals: Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 1 – It’s Still All Happening!
Knicker Blogger (Brian Cronin) — During the 76ers series, I named one of the game threads, “It’s all happening!” as we were seeing, in real time, the Knicks suddenly taking the amazing play they had in the final...- New: 4 hr 24 min ago
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Rest vs. Rust: Are the Knicks at a disadvantage with their long layoff?
Posting and Toasting (Michael Zeno) — At long last, the Knicks will play basketball tonight. Nine days after they finished off the Sixers in a dominant four-game sweep, the Eastern Conference Finals will finally begin, as the...- New: 7 hr 54 min ago
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Knicks superfan Ben Stiller makes stance clear on New York’s uniform decision for ECF Game 1
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — A decision has been made regarding the New York Knicks’ Game 1 uniforms in the Eastern Conference Finals (ECF), and superfan Ben Stiller loves it. New York will seemingly wear their...- New: 8 hr 17 min ago
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Definitive proof that Knicks’ rest advantage over Cavs is bigger factor than rust
ClutchPoints (Jackson Stone) — On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks will hit the floor for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at home. The Knicks have been off for nine days...- New: 9 hr 35 min ago
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Knicks Bulletin: ‘We always want the fans to have some fun’
Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — Most important day of the Knicks season is here, fellas. As will be the case again on Thursday, Saturday, and all the way every other day through mid-June. Feels good. Mike Brown On the Cavaliers’...- New: 10 hr 20 min ago
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Western Conference Finals: Defense on SGA
Shax (Shax) — Every time the Spurs sent two, gave gap help (strong-side), zoned- New: 10 hr 29 min ago
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The NY Knicks’ frontcourt will be the X-factor in the ECF vs. Cavs
Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks start their highly-anticipated Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, where they will […]- New: 11 hr 13 min ago
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ECF Game Preview: Knicks vs. Cavaliers, Game 1, May 19, 2026
Posting and Toasting (Russell Richardson) — The Eastern Conference Finals finally arrive at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, with the third-seeded Knicks hosting the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. Although this is their second...- 12 hr 16 min ago
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Stephen A. Smith steaming mad at Mike Wilbon for ‘JV’ dig at Knicks Cavs ECF series
ClutchPoints (Shounak Chakrabarti) — The ECF is heating up with just a few games left this season. The New York Knicks are now set to collide with the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Oklahoma City Thunder has already geared up against...- 12 hr 43 min ago
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Why Knicks should be thrilled to face Cavs instead of Pistons with NBA Finals trip on line
ClutchPoints (Drew Maresca) — The New York Knicks’ Eastern Conference Finals opponent is finally set. And with a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York is likely feeling good about their immediate future. The...- 13 hr 6 min ago
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Is OG Anunoby returning tonight? Knicks vs. Cavs 2026 Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 injury report
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — After a long layoff, the New York Knicks will return to action as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Knicks have...- 14 hr 12 min ago
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Mitchell Robinson can swing NY Knicks-Cavs series fast
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) — New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson can swing the Cavs series, but his free throws make late-game math tricky.- 14 hr 46 min ago
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