The New York Knicks are one of the most historic franchises in the NBA.
They have been a team since 1946, and while they’ve had some success through the years, the 1970s were their defining decade.
Not only did the Knicks win two titles in the 1970s, but they also established themselves as a strong, well-run organization.
Despite this being the case for many years, the Knicks’ on-court play has suffered in recent seasons.
They have only made the playoffs three times in the past 10 years, which includes their current season.
The Knicks are fresh off a 4-2 series win over the Philadelphia 76ers, a sign that things are headed in the right direction for the organization.
After seeing this performance, Craig Carton and his team spoke about what this means for the Knicks moving forward.
Carton spoke highly of the Knicks’ performance in this game, saying, “This is the biggest playoff win in 25 years.”
“This is the biggest playoff win in 25 years.”
— @craigcartonlive on the Knicks defeating the 76ers pic.twitter.com/T0l8h8uzQJ
— The Carton Show (@TheCartonShow) May 3, 2024
This series win not only represents the fact that the Knicks have become a contender in the East, but they have a legitimate chance of winning the NBA Finals.
They have found a new superstar in Jalen Brunson, who came alive during this series, demonstrating that he can handle the spotlight when given the opportunity.
Brunson and the Knicks will have their next test in the second round of the playoffs, where they’ll meet the winner of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic.
They do match up well with both of those teams, and if they advance, they could face off against the Boston Celtics in an epic Eastern Conference Finals battle.
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