The numbers that defined Knicks magical playoff run to end 53-year championship drought

A final look at the Knicks’ magical playoff run by the numbers:The Knicks’ playoff record, by far the greatest in their history, surpassing the 12-7 mark in 1969-70 and the 12-5 record in 1972-73Consecutive Knicks playoff wins, just two shy of the NBA record.The streak consisted of three wins against the Hawks, four versus the 76ers, four over the Cavs and two more wins against the Spurs.Points Jalen Brunson scored in the NBA Finals Game 5 championship clincher.

It was 47.8 percent of the Knicks’ total.Where Brunson was selected in the 2018 NBA Draft (third pick of the second round)OG Anunoby’s scoring jump (16.7 ppg to 20.1 ppg), field goal percentage jump (48.4 to 56.1) and 3-point percentage jump (38.6 to 48.9) from the regular season to the playoffsKarl-Anthony Towns’ triple-doubles in the Hawks series (Game 4 and Game 6), the first Knick to ever have two triple-doubles in the same playoff seriesThe Knicks lead over the Hawks after three quarters of Game 6 (117-64) — the biggest after three quarters in playoff history.At one point the lead was 61.Landry Shamet’s 3-point percentage (23 of 34) across eight games, from Game 3 of the 76ers series, through the entire Cavs series and Game 2 of the NBA Finals.Three-pointers the Knicks hit in the clinching Game 4 against the 76ers, tying an NBA playoff record.

Miles McBride (7), Brunson (6), Josh Hart (4) and Shamet (4) led the way.This extraordinary edition is the ultimate celebration of a championship that will be remembered forever.

Knicker Bonkers chronicles the historic championship run that united NYC.Featuring NY Post analysis and vivid photos, relive the magic of MSG.

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