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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 30: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Earlier this week, the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals to complete the sweep.
Karl-Anthony Towns finished the 130-93 victory with 19 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 8/11 from the field and 3/3 from three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time.
The Knicks are now headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
SNY’s Ian Begley wrote (on May 25): “Knicks’ 11th straight playoff win clinches Eastern Conference title, sending them to NBA Finals for first time since 1999. Team has legitimate chance to win first title since 1973. Knicks are +272 during winning streak. They’ve won 3 closeout games by combined 118 pts”
Knicks’ 11th straight playoff win clinches Eastern Conference title, sending them to NBA Finals for first time since 1999. Team has legitimate chance to win first title since 1973. Knicks are +272 during winning streak. They’ve won 3 closeout games by combined 118 pts
Karl-Anthony Towns Makes Post Before NBA Finals
GettyKarl-Anthony Towns #32 and Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks talk against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first period in Game Three of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Ahead of the NBA Finals, Towns made a post to Instagram with just two words.
He wrote: “4 more.”
Towns is in his second season playing for the Knicks.
He finished the regular season with averages of 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest while shooting 50.1% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range in 75 games.
NBA legend Magic Johnson wrote (on May 25): “I want to congratulate New York Knicks Head Coach Mike Brown, superstar Jalen Brunson, star Karl Anthony Towns, and the entire Knicks organization for advancing to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers!”
I want to congratulate New York Knicks Head Coach Mike Brown, superstar Jalen Brunson, star Karl Anthony Towns, and the entire Knicks organization for advancing to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers!
Towns And The Knicks
GettyKarl-Anthony Towns #32 and Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks celebrate with the Bob Cousy Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game Four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 25, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Towns was the first pick in the 2015 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball at Kentucky.
He spent the first nine years of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves
His career averages are 22.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 52.2% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range in 720 games.
GettyKarl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 3, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Knicks are the third seed in the Eastern Conference after going 53-29 during the regular season.
They beat the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers in the first two rounds (before the Cavs).
Whoever wins the series between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will be their opponent in the 2026 NBA Finals.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar