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2025-26 Knicks dominate playoffs, raise championship expectations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:59 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

2025-26 Knicks dominate playoffs, raise championship expectations

Summary

The 2025-26 New York Knicks have established themselves as a formidable force in the NBA, posting a 16-3 playoff record and achieving a historically significant +283 point differential, the best in NBA playoff history. Following a regular season of 53-29, New York swept through the Eastern Conference playoffs, taking down the Atlanta Hawks and overcoming the favored San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns led the team offensively, while strong contributions came from players like OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. As discussions about their place in NBA history heat up, the Knicks completed a rare double by winning both the NBA Cup and the championship this season.

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By the Numbers

•New York goes 16-3 in the playoffs, winning the championship.
•Team achieves historic +283 point differential in playoffs.
•Jalen Brunson scores 45 points in decisive Finals game.
•Knicks become first team to win NBA Cup and championship in the same year.
•Postseason success raises questions about their historical standing.

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3:59 AMYahoo Sports — When discussing the greatest teams ever, we will now have to bring up the 2025-26 Knicks

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