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The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize break down how to evaluate New York’s run through the East, whether the Knicks’ hot shooting makes this feel fluky or sustainable, and how Jalen Brunson controlled the series on his way to Eastern Conference Finals MVP.

Then, the crew turns to the Cavaliers after a disappointing sweep. Cleveland finally reached the ECF for the first time since 2018, but did the Knicks expose bigger problems with the Cavs’ core? Should Cleveland get involved in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market, even if it means discussing Evan Mobley? What happens with Donovan Mitchell’s extension, James Harden’s player option and the Mobley-Jarrett Allen frontcourt?

Finally, the Knicks wait for the winner of Spurs-Thunder. Would New York rather see Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals? Subscribe to Locked On NBA Daily for daily NBA playoff coverage, Finals analysis, trade rumors and smart basketball debate.

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