Knicks Approach Warriors' Historic Playoff Win Streak During 2026 Finals

The New York Knicks are making headlines during their remarkable journey in the 2026 NBA Finals, having secured a second victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2, and thus taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. Following a dominant first-round performance against the Atlanta Hawks, where they won three straight games, the Knicks have also achieved back-to-back sweeps against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, culminating in their current streak of 13 consecutive playoff victories.

This impressive run places the Knicks in an exclusive club, as they become only the second team in NBA history to achieve such a feat. The only team to surpass this accomplishment is the legendary 2016-17 Golden State Warriors, who recorded an astonishing 15 straight playoff wins. During their run, the Warriors swept the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, and San Antonio Spurs, then surged to a 3-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals.

While the Warriors ultimately fell just short of an unbeaten postseason, they clinched the championship with a nine-point win in Game 5. The Knicks now face the challenge of possibly matching or breaking that record, as they aim for the first Finals sweep since the Warriors accomplished it in 2018.