CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers entered Game 4 hoping not to only extend their playoff lives another day, but make the first step toward NBA history.
The Cavs fell behind 0-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals with a Game 3 loss to the Knicks, which set up an elimination game for Cleveland in Game 4. No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a series.
In Game 4, the Cavs were absolutely demolished 130-93 by the Knicks, which pulled off the sweep and punched their ticket to the NBA Finals. It was one point shy of tying the Cavaliers record for the worst playoff defeat in franchise history.
Cavs vs Knicks Game 4: Ryan Lewis’ instant reaction
Cavs vs Knicks Game 4: Nate Ulrich’s instant reaction
Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich cover the Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal. The Beacon Journal sports department can be reached at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com.
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Reporting by Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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