New York Knicks Playing Like Some of the NBA’s Best Dynasties

A dominant postseason run

The New York Knicks are one win away from the NBA Finals, and their playoff form has made that feel well-earned. After taking a 3-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks have put together a streak of impressive performances that has been hard to ignore.

They’ve rattled off 10 straight postseason victories and notched double-digit wins in 10 games so far — a mark we haven’t seen since the 2017 Golden State Warriors. On top of that, their point differential this postseason sits at a staggering +234, putting them ahead of both the 2017 Warriors and the 2014 Spurs in that category.

Historic company — and what comes next

There are a few other milestones backing up how special this run has been. The Knicks have won multiple road playoff games by 10 or more points in a row — a feat that’s only been matched by a couple of other teams in recent memory, including the Warriors and the Heat. Notably, those squads went on to win championships in their respective seasons.

All that said, the next step is simple and huge: win Game 4 in Cleveland and the Knicks punch their ticket to the NBA Finals — something the franchise hasn’t done in this century. Whether they close it out or the Cavs force a Game 5, New York’s momentum makes it feel like they belong among the elite teams still standing.

Momentum, depth and dominant margins have put the Knicks in rarefied air. Now it’s down to execution — one game at a time.