Overview
- The New York Knicks clinched an Eastern Conference title and a Finals berth after a 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers that completed an 11-game postseason win streak and left the team 12-2 in the playoffs.
- Jalen Brunson was named Eastern Conference Finals MVP after averaging roughly 25.5 points and 7.8 assists in the series, a central reason the Knicks finished the conference run so decisively.
- President Donald Trump told reporters at a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday that he expects to attend one of the Knicks’ NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden after an invitation from owner James Dolan.
- Madison Square Garden said the president is welcome at the venue but provided no details about seating or security arrangements, and local reactions have ranged from celebratory to hostile among fans gathered at watch parties such as the one at Radio City Music Hall.
- If Trump attends a Finals game it could be an uncommon first for a sitting president at the NBA Finals and will force officials to finalize logistics, security plans, and crowd-management decisions once the Western Conference opponent and exact game dates are set.