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The No. 3 New York Knicks became the first team to clinch a spot in the 2026 playoffs after a commanding sweep over the No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers. The other Eastern Conference matchup features the No. 1 Detroit Pistons and No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Knicks are the first team into the conference finals after sweeping the 76ers. Here's an updated NBA playoff bracket and schedule.
The New York Knicks haven't won an NBA title since the 1973 season, leaving their fans in turmoil for 53 years. But after Sunday, they are one step closer to finally putting a close to the fifth-longest drought in the NBA.
The fun continues on NBC and Peacock with the NBA Playoffs from Round 1 starting on Sunday, April 19, and continuing through the Western Conference Finals at the end of May! From real-time stats and predictive fun to highlight clips and immersive angles, Peacock’s suite of NBA features puts you in control of how you watch the game:
The New York Knicks are no longer a cute underdog story. After sweeping the 76ers, it's NBA Finals or bust for the Knicks.