Jack Norris 
Knicks superfan Fat Joe claims the Cavaliers prevented him from sitting courtside at Rocket Arena for Game 4. According to Fat Joe, the Cavaliers didn’t want Knicks fans sitting that close to the court. At least 10 other Knicks fans with courtside seats reportedly had their tickets revoked.
James Harden’s playoff performances have been inconsistent, raising concerns as the Cleveland Cavaliers face the New York Knicks. Harden’s struggles, including low shooting percentages and high turnover rates, could hinder the Cavaliers’ chances. The 76ers are aware of Harden’s tendency to falter in crucial moments.
Landry Shamet’s journey to becoming a Knicks cult hero has been an unlikely one. After struggling with the Wizards, he found a spot with the Knicks and quickly became a fan favourite. Despite a shoulder dislocation, Shamet’s impact on the team is undeniable.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are trailing the New York Knicks 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. Despite this, head coach Kenny Atkinson has said that analytics would suggest Cleveland is actually ahead in the series. Atkinson maintains that the analytics show they should have a 2-1 series lead.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the New York Knicks. He has dominated in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bettors are looking at Brunson to score over 26.5 points.
Karl-Anthony Towns is flourishing in a new role as an initiator, picking apart defenses from the high post. In the 2026 playoffs, Towns is averaging 6.1 assists, more than double his regular season average. This adjustment has allowed Jalen Brunson to be more effective, contributing to the Knicks’ success.
The New York Knicks are now within one win of their first NBA Finals since 1999 after sweeping aside the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks lead the Eastern Conference finals 3-0 after a 121-108 victory. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points for the Knicks.
The Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens are tied 1-1 in the Eastern Conference Final. Carolina responded in Game 2 after an ugly first period in Game 1. The series now moves to Canada for Game 3.
The Portland Fire and New York Liberty, both sporting 3-3 records, are set to face each other in Brooklyn. This marks their third encounter in 14 days, and the last of the season. The Fire, a WNBA expansion team, previously secured their first franchise win against the Liberty on May 12.
James Wood contributed to Washington’s 2-1 win over Atlanta. He went 0-for-2 with two walks, a steal and a run scored. It was the eighth steal of the season for Wood.