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From Associated Press via USVI News: Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Mikal Bridges added 22 and the New York Knicks moved within one game of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 with a 121-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. OG Anunoby had 21 points as New York led the entire game.
Knicks move within one win of NBA Finals with 121-108 victory over Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, Monday, May 24, 2027. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce watch the second half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, left, controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus during the first half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, Monday, May 24, 2027. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) defends against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Mikal Bridges added 22 and the New York Knicks moved within one game of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 with a 121-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
The Knicks can wrap up the Eastern Conference Finals and sweep their second straight series with a win on Monday night. Knicks fans — who were boisterous throughout the night — were chanting “Knicks in four!” as the final seconds of Game 3 ticked away.
New York is the seventh team in NBA history to win at least 10 straight during a postseason run. The last team to do it was the Boston Celtics, who went on a 10-game run on their way to the 2024 title. Cleveland, San Antonio and the Los Angeles Lakers have done it twice.
All but one of the Knicks’ wins have been by double digits, with an average margin of victory of 22.5 points.
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