New York ranks No. 4 in NBA wins above expected through Finals Games 1-2

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New York ranks No. 4 in NBA wins above expected through Finals Games 1-2
Summary

New York currently sits fourth in wins above expected among NBA Finals participants after the first two games of the championship series. The team trails only the 2017 Warriors, 1993 Bulls, and 1995 Rockets in this metric. Additionally, New York leads in points per game margin over expected, significantly outpacing the 2017 Warriors’ mark of +19.9. The analysis highlights New York's strong performance as the Finals progress.

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  • •New York ranks No. 4 in wins above expected in the Finals.
  • •The team trails only three historic championship squads.
  • •New York leads in points per game margin over expected.
  • •The current analysis includes performance after Games 1-2.
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