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NBA Playoffs: Knicks vs. Cavaliers Total Games O/U 5.5

Over 5.5

<1% chance
Polymarket

$19,760 Vol.

Over 5.5

<1% chance
Polymarket

$19,760 Vol.

This market will resolve to “Over” if more than 5.5 games are played during the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals series between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “Under”. If a partial series is played and not completed by June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve according to the number of games played. If the 2026 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to 50-50. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The New York Knicks' dominant sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals produced a 4-0 series outcome, locking in the under 5.5 total games at full implied probability. New York outscored Cleveland by double digits in multiple contests, including a decisive Game 4 road victory that completed the sweep on May 25. Strong defensive execution, balanced scoring from Jalen Brunson and supporting contributors, and Cleveland's inability to mount consistent comebacks drove the quick conclusion. While series of this matchup historically featured longer runs, the Knicks' current form and the Cavaliers' late-season vulnerabilities created the conditions for an early finish, with only unforeseen roster disruptions or scheduling anomalies capable of altering such a resolved result.

This market will resolve to “Over” if more than 5.5 games are played during the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals series between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “Under”.

If a partial series is played and not completed by June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve according to the number of games played.

If the 2026 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to 50-50.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$19,760
End Date
May 31, 2026
Market Opened
May 18, 2026, 10:40 AM ET
This market will resolve to “Over” if more than 5.5 games are played during the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals series between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “Under”. If a partial series is played and not completed by June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve according to the number of games played. If the 2026 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to 50-50. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Outcome proposed: Under 5.5

No dispute

Final outcome: Under 5.5

This market will resolve to “Over” if more than 5.5 games are played during the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals series between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “Under”. If a partial series is played and not completed by June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve according to the number of games played. If the 2026 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to 50-50. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The New York Knicks' dominant sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals produced a 4-0 series outcome, locking in the under 5.5 total games at full implied probability. New York outscored Cleveland by double digits in multiple contests, including a decisive Game 4 road victory that completed the sweep on May 25. Strong defensive execution, balanced scoring from Jalen Brunson and supporting contributors, and Cleveland's inability to mount consistent comebacks drove the quick conclusion. While series of this matchup historically featured longer runs, the Knicks' current form and the Cavaliers' late-season vulnerabilities created the conditions for an early finish, with only unforeseen roster disruptions or scheduling anomalies capable of altering such a resolved result.

This market will resolve to “Over” if more than 5.5 games are played during the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals series between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “Under”.

If a partial series is played and not completed by June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve according to the number of games played.

If the 2026 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to 50-50.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$19,760
End Date
May 31, 2026
Market Opened
May 18, 2026, 10:40 AM ET
This market will resolve to “Over” if more than 5.5 games are played during the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals series between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “Under”. If a partial series is played and not completed by June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve according to the number of games played. If the 2026 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to 50-50. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Outcome proposed: Under 5.5

No dispute

Final outcome: Under 5.5

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