Inside the numbers of the Knicks' 10-game winning streak, with a lot of NBA history happening

The Knicks stand on the verge of NBA history after extending their playoff winning streak to 10 games, one win shy of the Finals since 1999. Coach Mike Brown stresses that nothing about this run is easy, noting a blend of accountability, process, and energy. The 10-game playoff streak has produced a combined 225-point margin, the largest differential ever for a 10-game playoff stretch. Analysts note the extraordinary level of focus fueling the run, turning regular-season nights into decisive wins. New York’s climb comes as they pursue their first title since 1973, signaling a historic era for the franchise.

Historically, the 10-game playoff stretch is tied for the fifth-longest postseason run, joining the 2024 Celtics, 2016-2017 Cavaliers, 2012 Spurs, and 2003 Nets. Earlier benchmarks show a 168-point margin in 1969, 171 by the 2016-17 Warriors, and 214 by the 1973-74 Bucks, with 212 by the 1971 Bucks standing as a related record. If the Knicks extend the streak, they will be among the most storied 10-game playoff runs in history, a pantheon that includes the Warriors and Spurs.