Knicks set NBA playoff record for point differential in 2026 Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks established a new NBA playoff record for point differential, finishing with +283 in the 2026 NBA Finals. They completed a gentleman's sweep of the San Antonio Spurs, overcoming a 29-point deficit in Game 4 before winning Game 5. Previous record was held by the 2017 Golden State Warriors at +230. Jalen Brunson earned Finals MVP honors for the Knicks.
- •Knicks finished the playoffs with a +283 point differential.
- •They defeated the Spurs in the NBA Finals, completing a series win.
- •New York overcame a historic 29-point deficit in Game 4.
- •Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP.
- •Previous record was held by the 2017 Warriors at +230.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks make NBA history, surpass the 2017 Warriors with 2026 NBA Finals run
"The New York Knicks made history Saturday night, setting the NBA playoff record for highest point differential in a single postseason.
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