2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways - 6ABC
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
6abc.comNew York Knicks progressing to the Finals after blanking the 76ers, securing the conference crown; their guard play led the effort while high efficiency performances shaped the series. Cleveland Cavaliers made it to the conference finals by defeating their opponents, creating a marquee clash for conference supremacy. It featured team-wide scoring and late-game moments where key players rose to the moment. Backcourt depth driven both teams, as several pivotal performances in clutch scenarios.