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Five things to know about the Cavaliers heading into Eastern Conference finals matchup with Knicks

Updated 2 days ago
New York Post
The Guardian US
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With the Knicks and Cavaliers set to kick off Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, here are five key things to know about fourth-seeded Cleveland. This cluster currently includes 9 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 9 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include New York Post, The Guardian US.

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey drives against New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/16/2026

Knicks’ improved perimeter defense set for most challenging test yet with finals berth at stake

It’s been a roller-coaster journey for the Knicks point-of-attack and perimeter defense this season. And it’s an area that will be pivotal to reaching the finals. Both the Cavaliers and Pistons — who square off in Game 7 Sunday night in Detroit — present dangerous threats at guard. If it’s the Pistons, Cade Cunningham.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Jalen Brunson in action for the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs, Image 2 shows Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) during the first half in game six of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/18/2026

Knicks will face Cavaliers in Eastern Conference finals — here’s how the two teams stack up

The Knicks’ extended break will soon finally be over. It’s back to game mode. There is no more sitting back and watching to learn who their opponent will be in the Eastern Conference finals. It will be the Cavaliers, after their 125-94 Game 7 win over the Pistons in Detroit on Sunday. Game 1 is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) greets guard Jalen Brunson (11) at the end of the third quarter.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/18/2026

House money no longer on table for Knicks with pain of playoff failures as favorites lingering

OK. Now we get to address the 8,000-pound neon pink elephant that sits in the dressing room with the Knicks, will travel with them on the team plane and will have its own room at the hotel in Cleveland, now that the other team has finally been identified thanks to the Cavaliers’ stunning 125-94 butchering of the.

Cleveland Cavaliers player Donovan Mitchell shoots the ball while Detroit Pistons player Daniss Jenkins defends.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/18/2026

Cavaliers dismantle Pistons in Game 7 to earn Eastern Conference finals date with Knicks

DETROIT — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. The fourth-seeded Cavaliers ousted the East’s top seed and will face the third-seeded Knicks. Game.

No 1 seed Pistons rue NBA playoff exit as Cavs advance to Conference finals: ‘That game sucked’
The Guardian US
The Guardian US
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5/18/2026

No 1 seed Pistons rue NBA playoff exit as Cavs advance to Conference finals: ‘That game sucked’

Cleveland clinch series with blowout victory Cavaliers will play Knicks for place in NBA finals Pistons’ Bickerstaff praises team’s progress Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson (L) and Cleveland Cavaliers phenom Donovan Mitchell are meeting in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/18/2026

How much are Knicks-Cavs Eastern Conference Finals tickets at MSG?

See more of our coverage in your search results. The New York Knicks finally know what’s what. Starting Tuesday, May 19, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and co. will go toe-to-toe with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden’s Cleveland Cavaliers in the long-awaited 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. Home games are Madison.

Jalen Brunson raises three fingers after making a three-point shot at an NBA game.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/18/2026

The moment Knicks fans have been waiting for is finally here — so dare to dream big

See more of our coverage in your search results. This is all you want, isn’t it? This is the goal. This is the dream. There was so little else to talk about the past nine days, so Knicks fans who wanted to talk about the Knicks instead spent a lot of time talking about two teams other than the Knicks: the Cavaliers.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows James Harden of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a three-point basket while a Detroit Pistons player defends during a game, Image 2 shows Donovan Mitchell and coach Kenny Atkinson speaking during an NBA game
New York Post
New York Post
Leaning right
5/19/2026

Five things to know about the Cavaliers heading into Eastern Conference finals matchup with Knicks

See more of our coverage in your search results. With the Knicks and Cavaliers set to kick off Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, here are five key things to know about fourth-seeded Cleveland. 1. The Cavaliers have lost each of their four previous postseason matchups against.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball against the Detroit Pistons, Image 2 shows James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during Game Seven against the Detroit Pistons, Image 3 shows 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey drives to the basket with Knicks guard Mikal Bridges defending during an NBA playoff game
New York Post
New York Post
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5/19/2026

Cavaliers’ dynamic stars pose a daunting Knicks task they might be better equipped to handle

See more of our coverage in your search results. The Knicks enter their second straight Eastern Conference finals as favorites against the Cavaliers, looking to make their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999. Three years ago, the Knicks entered the postseason as underdogs in Cleveland, looking to win their first.