What happened: Ariel Helwani celebrated New York's return to the Eastern Conference finals with a post calling the moment "unbelievable." The reaction followed the Knicks advancing for a second straight year after entering Sunday with a 3-0 semifinal lead over Philadelphia, one day after beating the Sixers in Game 3.
Why it matters: The post underscores how significant the Knicks' run is for a franchise now back in the conference finals in consecutive seasons. From a betting and playoff standpoint, the result removes Philadelphia from the bracket and shifts attention to New York's next matchup and pricing in the East.
By the numbers: Series context before the clincher: Knicks led the 76ers 3-0. Game 3 result: Knicks 108, 76ers 94. Series averages listed on NBA playoff pages: Knicks 117.8 points, 45.8 rebounds, 24.2 assists; 76ers 103.7 points, 41.1 rebounds, 21.7 assists. A Game 4 preview from the New York Post listed New York as a.
What to watch: Watch for official series-final confirmation, opponent clarity, and opening Eastern Conference finals odds. Any update on OG Anunoby's hamstring status also remains relevant for the next round.