DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The New York Knicks have surged into the NBA Eastern Conference finals for the second consecutive year, completing a dominant four-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers with a 144-114 victory on 11 May 2026.

Dominican fans are especially following the Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns, the seven-footer who is a Dominican national team player. His shooting and passing talents have proved essential in anchoring New York’s historic postseason run.

As reported, Towns contributed 17 points in the clincher, but his impact extended beyond the box score. His presence in the frontcourt provided the spacing necessary for the Knicks to tie an NBA postseason record with 11 three-pointers in the first quarter. By neutralizing Philadelphia’s interior defense and forcing Joel Embiid to defend the perimeter, Towns helped facilitate an offense that produced the most points in franchise playoff history.

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