Knicks obliterate Cavaliers, complete sweep to punch ticket to NBA Finals

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By Rafael Bandayrel

The New York Knicks steamrolled the Cleveland Cavaliers, 130-93, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday (PH time) at Rocket Arena to complete a stunning series sweep.

Cleveland came out aggressive in the opening quarter, but New York quickly crushed the momentum with a huge counter run to seize control before the period ended.

Things only spiraled further for the Cavaliers in the second quarter as Miles McBride and Landry Shamet drilled back-to-back triples to balloon the lead to 29 points.

The Knicks never let up in the second half, stretching the advantage to 30 in the third quarter while the Cleveland crowd fell silent.

Late in the fourth, McBride, Jordan Clarkson, and Pacome Dadiet fueled a 16-5 burst that pushed the lead to a game-high 45 points with just over three minutes remaining.

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images

It was a complete team effort for New York. Karl-Anthony Towns posted a 19-point, 14-rebound double-double, while OG Anunoby scored 17 points. Shamet added 16, while Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges each chipped in 15.

With the sweep complete, the Knicks have now won 11 straight playoff games and advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

New York will now await the winner of the Western Conference Finals showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.

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PapaJun Domingo S. Santos III

Knicks was really prepared going for the home run,too bad for the Cavs they're caught unprepared and lack the fire power to defend their home court twice in a row.

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