Knicks sweep 76ers, reach conference finals

- The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers 4‑0 in the second round to become the first team into the 2026 conference finals. (usatoday.com) - Jalen Brunson scored 22 in the clincher, and the sweep gives New York extra rest ahead of the conference semifinals, per USA Today and NBA on NBC. (usatoday.com) (youtube.com) - The sweep reshapes Eastern title odds and forces opponents to adjust scouting and rotation plans quickly. (usatoday.com) (youtube.com)