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New York Knicks Return to NBA Finals After 27 Years

The New York Knicks have secured their place in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers and now awaiting their opponent.

Editorial StaffMay 26, 20262 MIN READ

The New York Knicks have made a significant return to the NBA Finals, marking their first appearance since 1999. This achievement comes after a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

With this win, the Knicks are set to face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs in the finals. The Western Conference finals are currently tied at two games each.

Fans are eager to see how the Knicks will perform as they aim for their first championship in decades.

Updates

Update at 03:51 UTC on 2026-06-04

France 24 reported Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday and seize a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Brunson overcame an early injury scare and scored.

Sources: France 24

Update at 04:47 UTC on 2026-06-06

France 24 reported San Antonio Spurs lost the second match of the NBA finals to the New York Knicks on Saturday, with French star Victor Wembanyama missing a potential game-winner just before the final whistle. The defeat leaves Spurs in need of an unpreceden.

Sources: France 24

Update at 03:59 UTC on 2026-06-11

France 24 reported The New York Knicks mounted the largest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday, rallying from 29 points down to edge the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 and move within one win of the championship. OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remain.

Sources: France 24