Knicks Dominate Cavaliers to Take 3-0 Lead, One Win From NBA Finals

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Knicks Dominate Cavaliers to Take 3-0 Lead, One Win From NBA Finals

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks - Game Highlights

The New York Knicks are one victory away from reaching their first NBA Finals since 1999, continuing a historic playoff run with a 121-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Playing in front of a mostly home crowd in Cleveland — with celebrities Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift among the spectators — the Knicks never trailed. They now hold a commanding 3-0 series lead, a deficit no team in NBA history has ever overcome in the playoffs.

New York’s first chance to clinch a Finals appearance comes in Game 4 on Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Knicks entered the matchup riding a nine-game playoff win streak with a staggering +212 point differential, the largest in NBA playoff history. After Game 3, that differential has grown to +225 across 10 games. Their last defeat came a full month ago against the Atlanta Hawks on April 23.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points on 10-of-19 shooting, adding six assists. OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges each scored over 20 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 13 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals.

Knicks hammer Cavaliers again, take 3-0 series lead - Yahoo Sports

For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 42 points on 36 shots, each committing five turnovers. Cleveland’s attempts to regain composure have fallen short since late in Game 1, and now the team faces the improbable task of winning four straight games to advance.

New York’s dominance extended beyond individual stars. The Knicks executed well on the margins, never allowing Cleveland to mount a serious challenge. “Let’s Go Knicks” chants echoed through Rocket Arena as the visiting fans celebrated a performance that had Cavaliers supporters leaving the arena with two minutes left in the fourth quarter.

With momentum firmly on their side, the Knicks are just one win away from making history and returning to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.

5/30/2026

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