Playing in front of a stunned crowd at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the Knicks overwhelmed the Cavaliers from the opening quarter and never looked back. New York exploded offensively with a balanced team performance while shutting down Cleveland’s attack on the other end.
Jalen Brunson once again led the Knicks with his composure and leadership throughout the series and was later crowned Eastern Conference Finals MVP after guiding New York to an incredible postseason run. The Knicks have now won 11 consecutive playoff games, underlining their dominance in this year’s playoffs.
The Knicks’ depth proved too much for Cleveland as Karl-Anthony Towns delivered 19 points and 14 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Reserve guard Landry Shamet also made a huge impact off the bench with 16 points on near-perfect shooting, continuing his impressive form throughout the series.
For Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell fought hard with 31 points, but the Cavaliers struggled defensively and were completely outclassed by the relentless Knicks offense. Evan Mobley contributed 15 points, but Cleveland had no answer for New York’s pace, ball movement, and defensive pressure.
The Knicks will now await the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs as they prepare for their first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years.