New York Knicks punch ticket to NBA Finals for first time in 27 years
Source: NY TIMES/Athletic
CLEVELAND — It’s been a New York minute since the Knicks last went to the NBA Finals.
A perfect May changed all that.
The Knicks are headed to the big dance for the first time since 1999 after they completed a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. New York destroyed the “home” Cavs, 130-93, in Game 4 — and it felt like all five boroughs took over Rocket Arena.
Jalen Brunson, MVP for the conference finals, scored 15 points with five assists in the blowout. Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points and 14 boards on 8-of-11 shooting. OG Anunoby, the lone Knick who has already won a finals with the 2019 Raptors, finished with 17 points.
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I'm on cloud nine. The last time the Knicks made it to the finals I was in middle school. Pinch me. Is this a dream?
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but I hope they win! Looking forward to next year. 
The 70s Knicks were an awesome team. Reed, Frazier, Monroe, Debuscherre, and Bradley were amazing.
Knicks Celts in the EC semis... grew up in NY live in MA, been a Knicks fan since birth. All my friends are Celtics fans.
