Knicks ADVANCE to Eastern Conference Semifinals for first time in TEN years with 106-95 win at Cavaliers, as New York wins series in five games with winner of Heat-Bucks awaiting
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The Knicks have advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in a decade after beating the Cavs on Wednesday night.
New York won Game 5 106-95, clinching a decisive 4-1 series advantage and setting up a matchup with the winner of the Heat-Bucks series.
Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 23 points, while RJ Barrett added 21.
Donovan Mitchell had 28 points, six assists and seven rebounds for Cleveland.
The Knicks’ task of winning the game was made harder when Julius Randle appeared to reinjure his left ankle before just before halftime.
Randle, who suffered a sprained ankle on March 29, went to the locker room with 1:17 left in the second quarter and did not return in the second half.
Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 23 points, adding four assists and rebounds too
However, with a 61-51, halftime advantage, the Knicks were able to maintain their advantage in the second half to reach their first Eastern Conference Semifinals since 2013.
Now, New York will wait for the result of the Heat-Bucks series, which Miami had a surprising 3-1 lead in entering Wednesday’s Game 5.
The Bucks are heavy favorites to at least extend the series at home, and New York will be rooting for a long series after Randle’s injury on Wednesday.
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