Knicks complete dominant playoff run to win 2026 NBA championship
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:56 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The New York Knicks captured the 2026 NBA championship, finishing the playoffs with a 16-3 record and a record-setting +283 point differential. Their postseason included a 13-game win streak, the second-longest in history, and an NBA record for nine consecutive road playoff wins. The Knicks’ path to the title was marked by decisive victories, including a sweep in the conference finals and a 4-1 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals. The Knicks’ playoff performance has sparked debate over their place in NBA history, with some arguing against the strength of their regular-season performance as a No. 3 seed.
- •Knicks finish playoffs 16-3 with historic +283 point differential.
- •Team wins 13 consecutive games, second-longest playoff streak.
- •Sets NBA record with nine straight road playoff victories.
- •Defeats Spurs in the Finals with a 4-1 series result.
- 1:56 PMCBS NBA — Knicks championship run stacks up against best in history, but that's not the point
"Historical rankings are arbitrary and biased, but this New York title is forever
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