# 2025-26 New York Knicks: Roster, Statistics, and Season Overview

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Podcast: [Champions Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/champions-network-7653317)
Published: 2026-05-21T08:01:20+00:00
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The 2025–26 NBA season has reached a thrilling crescendo in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, with the Eastern and Western Conference Finals currently underway.In the Eastern Conference, the third-seeded New York Knicks are clashing with the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks entered the matchup riding an eight-game playoff winning streak, having swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the semifinals and defeating the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. The Cavaliers arrived after a grueling seven-game series victory over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons and a first-round win against the Toronto Raptors.The series opener at Madison Square Garden delivered one of the most stunning moments in playoff history. The Cavaliers built a formidable 22-point lead in the fourth quarter, propelled by a strong performance from Donovan Mitchell, who finished with 29 points. However, the Knicks orchestrated a historic collapse of the Cleveland defense, outscoring them 30–8 in the final minutes of regulation. Jalen Brunson spearheaded the comeback, relentlessly attacking Cleveland's James Harden to score 15 of his game-high 38 points down the stretch. The rally was punctuated by Landry Shamet, who sank a crucial game-tying three-pointer to force overtime. The Knicks completely dominated the overtime period 14–3, ultimately securing a 115–104 victory in the largest playoff comeback in franchise history.New York's success is deeply rooted in a roster-building strategy that initially drew polarizing reactions. The team aggressively traded away homegrown talent and multiple draft picks to acquire elite two-way wings OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. Alongside Josh Hart, this trio provides unparalleled perimeter defense and positional versatility. This wing depth has proven to be a decisive mismatch again…

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