The New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in a four-game sweep. The team clinched the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 4.
ESPN AU reported that the Knicks swept the Cavaliers and returned to the NBA Finals. The New York Post reported that the Knicks ended their NBA Finals drought after completing the sweep of Cleveland.
According to the New York Post, the Knicks have won 11 consecutive games. This winning streak followed a 2-1 series deficit to the Atlanta Hawks in the opening round of the playoffs. The two losses to the Hawks were both by one point, the outlet reported.
The Sporting News reported that the Knicks have an opportunity to accomplish something the franchise has not achieved since 1973. A championship would end a 53-year drought for the organization, according to the outlet.
The Knicks' playoff run included a comeback against Atlanta in the first round. After the 2-1 deficit, the team won the series and extended their winning streak through the Eastern Conference Finals against Cleveland.
The Cavaliers were defeated in four games, completing the sweep for New York.
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