Event Brief
New York returns to NBA Finals since 1999
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: New York beat Cleveland to reach the NBA Finals, where it will face Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs.
WHO: New York
WHAT: New York beat Cleveland to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 1:52 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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