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.
“It’s just us being very locked into the moment,” Towns noted following the win.
A historic point differential
The Knicks have now outscored opponents by 194 points over 10 games this postseason. This mark stands as the highest point differential in a 10-game span in NBA playoff history. The team’s efficiency was particularly evident in their shot selection; New York shot 72% on open field goal attempts in Game 4, according to ESPN Research.
Under head coach Mike Brown, who replaced Tom Thibodeau this season, the Knicks have secured seven consecutive playoff wins—the longest streak in the organization’s history. Brown credited the team’s “focus on the details” for the lopsided results.
The Knicks’ defense, bolstered by Towns’ rebounding and rim protection, held the 76ers to just 23% shooting on open field goals. Joel Embiid finished with 24 points for Philadelphia, but the Sixers were unable to overcome a 20-6 deficit established in the opening minutes of the first quarter.
New York now awaits the winner of the Cleveland-Detroit series to determine their opponent for the Eastern Conference finals.
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11 May 2026