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 blanking the 76ers, securing the conference crown; Knicks’ guard play stood out while high efficiency performances shaped the series. Cavaliers also reached the conference finals by beating their opponents, creating a marquee clash for conference supremacy. It highlighted depth across positions and crucial moments where stars made clutch plays. Guard play carried both teams, as several pivotal performances in clutch scenarios.