Overview
- New York routed Philadelphia 144-114 to win the series 4-0, delivering the Knicks' first best-of-seven sweep since 1999.
- The Knicks drilled an NBA playoff record 11 three-pointers in the first quarter and finished with 25, tying the postseason mark.
- Deuce McBride hit seven threes and became the first Knick since play-by-play tracking began in 1997 to make four in a playoff first quarter.
- The Knicks will face the winner of Cleveland vs. Detroit in the Eastern Conference finals, with the Pistons leading that series 2-1.
- Philadelphia's season ends with injuries still a factor and another year without progress past the second round, a drought dating to 2001.