The New York Knicks moved to the brink of the NBA Finals, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jalen Brunson finished with 30 points. Mikal Bridges scored 22. OG Anunoby added 21 as New York took a 3-0 series lead.
New York controlled the contest from the opening tip and never trailed. The Knicks shot 43 of 77 from the field and 11 of 28 from beyond the arc. At the foul line, New York converted 24 of 27 attempts, maintaining steady pressure on the Cavaliers’ defence.
The Knicks are now one victory from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. They can complete a second consecutive series sweep with another win on Monday night. New York has won at least 10 straight games in this postseason, becoming the seventh
team in NBA history to do so.
The last side to achieve such a 10-game playoff streak was the Boston Celtics, who also produced a 10-game run on the way to the 2024 title. All but one of New York’s wins have been by double figures, with an average winning margin of 22.5 points during this dominant stretch.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 23 points, while James Harden contributed 21. The Cavaliers struggled from distance, hitting only 12 of 41 three-point attempts. Cleveland also went 12 of 19 from the free-throw line, missing chances to reduce the gap created by New York’s efficient scoring.
The shooting comparison between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers underlined the difference in Game 3.
| Team | Field Goals | Three-Pointers | Free Throws | Top Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 43 of 77 | 11 of 28 | 24 of 27 | Jalen Brunson 30, Mikal Bridges 22, OG Anunoby 21 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | – | 12 of 41 | 12 of 19 | Donovan Mitchell 23, James Harden 21 |
The Knicks held a 91-82 lead at the end of the third quarter. Cleveland threatened briefly before New York closed the door early in the fourth. Landry Shamet then delivered the decisive burst, hitting three three-pointers in a 99-second span to push the score to 105-94.
The New York Knicks highlighted their streak with a message on social media: "COUNT EM that's straight playoff wins".
COUNT EM that's straight playoff wins pic.twitter.com/urXsNSlLLr NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 24, 2026
With a commanding 3-0 advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks are positioned for a first NBA Finals trip since 1999. Another strong performance on Monday would not only end Cleveland’s season, but also extend New York’s impressive postseason winning streak and complete a second straight sweep.
