The New York Knicks have won 12 straight games in the 2026 NBA postseason, including a victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals [1], [2].
This streak places the franchise among the most successful playoff runs in league history. By reaching this milestone, the team has entered a statistical tier shared only by a few elite teams from previous eras.
Kellan Olson of Yahoo Sports said the Knicks have now won 12 straight games, tying the 1999 Spurs for the second-longest winning streak in a single postseason [3]. The only team to achieve a longer run was the 2017 Warriors, who recorded 15 straight postseason wins [3].
The climb to 12 victories followed a steady progression throughout the playoffs. The team held a nine-game winning streak as of May 22 [5]. That number grew to 10 following a 121-108 victory over the Cavaliers [6], [7].
The team has maintained high execution levels across various venues, including Madison Square Garden. The current momentum has positioned the Knicks to potentially challenge the all-time record if they continue their dominance in the Finals.
OG Anunoby said, "We’re not satisfied just reaching the Finals; we’re here to win."
According to NBA.com, if the Knicks can beat the Spurs three more times in the NBA Finals, they will have earned the title of the greatest playoff team of all time [2].
“The Knicks have now won 12 straight games, tying the 1999 Spurs for the second-longest winning streak in a single postseason”
The Knicks' 12-game streak signifies a historic level of postseason dominance that rivals the peak of the 1990s and 2010s dynasties. By tying the 1999 Spurs, New York has shifted from a mere contender to a statistical anomaly in the modern NBA era, placing them within striking distance of the 2017 Warriors' gold standard for playoff perfection.
