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The New York Knicks team celebrating their 1999 Eastern Conference Championship victory on the court, with confetti and cheering fans.

New York Knicks Clinch 1999 Eastern Conference Championship

In 1999, the New York Knicks, an unprecedented eighth seed, shattered playoff expectations, becoming the first team of their kind to reach the NBA Finals—a feat unmatched as of 2026.

Aylin Demir·May 26, 2026