The New York Knicks enter the 2026 NBA Finals with +220 odds to win the championship, giving them an implied 31 percent chance at capturing the title after a dominant playoff run through the Eastern Conference.
New York clinched its first Finals appearance since 1999 by crushing the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4.
After overcoming a 22-point deficit in Game 1 of the series, the Knicks controlled the rest of the matchup and extended their playoff winning streak to 11 games.
Jalen Brunson, who was unanimously named Eastern Conference Finals MVP, has led the charge throughout the postseason.
“It means a lot [to lead the Knicks to Finals],” said Brunson. “I wouldn’t be here without my teammates. The belief they’ve had in me. This coaching staff. This organization. This fan base. Without them none of this is possible.”
New York heads into the Finals not just as a surprise contender, but as a team with a legitimate chance to win the NBA championship.
Knicks Sweep Cavaliers, Advance To Finals For First Time Since 1999 https://t.co/a9OHWUEGOZ
— RealGM (@RealGM) May 26, 2026
