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.comKnicks moving on to the Finals after sweeping the 76ers, securing the conference crown; Knicks’ guard play led the effort while high efficiency performances shaped the series. Cavaliers also reached the conference finals by beating their opponents, setting up a marquee showdown for conference supremacy. It highlighted depth across positions and crucial moments where stars made clutch plays. Guard play carried both teams, as several late performances in clutch scenarios.