The New York Knicks' recent dominance sets a brand-new NBA Playoffs record

The New York Knicks look to be the favorites to reach the NBA Finals from the Eastern Conference. It is a sign of natural progression, as they have advanced one postseason stage further every year for the past few seasons.

After barely losing in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2025, the Knicks' dominant form could see them reaching the NBA Finals in 2026. They are one of the most difficult matchups nowadays, and that is now in the record books.

The Knicks enter the record books with their recent dominance

In Games 5 and 6 against the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks won by over 25 points. They have since followed that up with a brilliant Game 1 performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, which the Knicks won 137-98.

This is the third game in a row that they have won with a lead of over 25 points. That is a one-of-a-kind record for the Knicks as they are the only team across the NBA's illustrious history to have ever done that in the Playoffs.

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The Knicks are peaking at the right time, which is scary for the rest of the league. Of course, the Western Conference has its own titans led by the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

However, the Knicks could be on the other side of the bracket in the Finals. It will be a bloodbath for any team when playing against the Knicks, especially when they are playing like this on both ends of the floor.

"I would hope so. That's the hope, you hope that at this time, you're the best version of yourselves," Karl-Anthony Towns said about the Knicks playing their best basketball as of late.

As the Knicks progress, they will want to keep this going. Of course, the 76ers will want to say something about that, and they will most likely find a way to do so. They came back from a 3-1 deficit in the previous round, so they dare to keep proving everyone wrong.

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