2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
abc7ny.comNew York Knicks moving on to the Finals after sweeping the 76ers, locking the conference crown; Knicks’ guard play delivered big games while high efficiency performances shaped the series. Cavaliers made it to the conference finals by defeating their opponents, creating a marquee clash for conference supremacy. It featured balanced contributions and late-game moments where key players came through. Guard play carried both teams, as several crucial performances in critical moments.