Knicks v Cavs - NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview


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NBA

Eastern Conference finals

New York Knicks v Cleveland Cavaliers


Madison Square Gardens

New York, United States

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Game commences at 00:00
 

Following a dominant Eastern Conference semi-final showing, the New York Knicks will now turn their attention to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their conference final obligation at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.

The Knicks booked their ticket into the final after noting a 144-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game four of their Eastern Conference semi-final clash at the Wells Fargo Center on 10 May.

In turn, the Knicks secured a 4-0 series win over the Philadelphia side, continuing their impressive form this season.

Miles McBride was the top scorer for his team on the night, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes, while Jalen Brunson added an impressive 22 points in 28 minutes.

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Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 17 points apiece, while Landry Shamet and Mikal Bridges added 12 points in Philadelphia.

The New York Knicks ended their regular season in third position on the Eastern Conference table after securing 53 wins and recording 29 losses.

More importantly, the Knicks secured homecourt advantage for the season, with games one, two, five and seven scheduled to be played at Madison Square Garden.

 

NBA Cnference Final Fixture

NBA Western Conference final
00:30: Oklahoma City Thunder v San Antonio Spurs

NBA Eastern Conference final
00:00: New York Knicks v Cleveland Cavaliers 


 

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Published: 05/19/2026