# Can the Knicks Beat the Thunder or Spurs and Win the NBA Championship?

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Podcast: [Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nba-daily-podcast-on-the-national-basketball-association-217331)
Published: 2026-05-22T17:14:17+00:00
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## Resource

The New York Knicks are two wins away from the NBA Finals after taking a 2-0 Eastern Conference Finals lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize break down Josh Hart’s playoff career-high 26 points, why his 3-point shooting could unlock the Knicks’ most dangerous lineup, and whether New York has enough to beat the Spurs or Thunder if it reaches the Finals. Then, the crew looks at Cleveland’s struggling offense after the Cavs scored just 93 points on 39% shooting in Game 2. Donovan Mitchell had 26 points but only one assist, Evan Mobley didn’t attempt a shot in the second half, and James Harden’s role raises major questions. Is Cleveland’s offense structurally broken, and can the Cavs afford to pay Harden if this is how it looks in the biggest games? Plus, Thunder-Spurs Game 3 features the NBA’s two best young cores. Where do San Antonio and Oklahoma City rank, and who comes next? Subscribe to Locked On NBA Daily for daily NBA playoff coverage, analysis and debate.

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