New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep
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Knicks Return to NBA Finals After 27 YearsNew York swept Cleveland 4-0, marking their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 with a 130-93 victory.
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- Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Knicks completed a four-game sweep.
- New York achieved an 11-game winning streak in the postseason, a feat last matched by Golden State in 2017.
- Coach Mike Brown reached the Finals in his first season with the Knicks, a rare achievement since 1976.
- The Knicks will face either Oklahoma City or San Antonio, with the Finals starting June 3.
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