Knicks’ 13-game playoff streak enters rare air - Where it ranks all-time
With 13 straight playoff wins, the Knicks now sit among the greatest postseason runs in NBA history. Just one streak stands above them.
Along with chasing their first championship in over five decades, the New York Knicks are also chasing history.
With their Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, the Knicks have now won 13 consecutive playoff games, extending what has become one of the most dominant postseason runs the league has ever seen. They have already placed themselves among the greatest playoff streaks in NBA history. And now, they’re on the doorstep of something even bigger.
A streak that stands among legends
Winning in the NBA playoffs is never easy. Doing it 13 times in a row is almost unheard of.
The Knicks’ current run is now tied for the second-longest playoff winning streak in league history, putting them in the same conversation as some of the most iconic championship teams ever assembled. Only one team has gone further: the 2017 Golden State Warriors, who opened their postseason with 15 straight wins on their way to a title.
That’s the only benchmark left. Every other legendary run, from the early-2000s Lakers dynasty to dominant Spurs and Lakers teams of past decades, now sits alongside this Knicks group. It’s rare territory, and it shows just how complete New York has been on both ends of the floor.
What makes this streak stand out isn’t just the number, but how the Knicks are doing it. They’ve found ways to win in different styles, from grinding out defensive battles, surviving late-game pressure, and executing in clutch moments. Whether it’s star performances, timely shooting, or key stops, New York has consistently delivered when it matters most. That adaptability has been the defining trait of their postseason.
Even in Game 2, with the pressure mounting and the Spurs pushing late, the Knicks didn’t break. Instead, they leaned into the same resilience that has carried them through every round of the playoffs, and once again, it was enough.
One step closer to immortality
At 13 straight wins, the Knicks are just two victories away from matching the all-time record set by the Warriors. With the series shifting back to Madison Square Garden for Game 3, the opportunity is right in front of them, and so is the pressure.
A 14th straight win would move them within one of the record. A 15th would tie it. And if they continue this run all the way to a championship, this team won’t just be remembered as title winners, but as one of the most dominant postseason teams the NBA has ever seen.
For a franchise that hasn’t won a title since 1973, the moment already feels historic. But this streak is a run that’s being measured against history itself. And with each win, the Knicks are getting closer to turning one of the hottest streaks in playoff history into one of the greatest stories the NBA has ever seen.
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