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Knicks superfan on Long Island recalls thrill of victory from 1973 NBA Finals championship

Lavert Henderson-Hobbs was in the crowd at Madison Square Garden in 1973 when the Knicks last won the NBA Finals, and she will be there again on Wednesday night cheering them on.

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What happenedLavert Henderson-Hobbs was in the crowd at Madison Square Garden in 1973 when the Knicks last won the NBA Finals, and she will be there again on Wednesday night cheering them on.
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Knicks superfan on Long Island recalls thrill of victory from 1973 NBA Finals championship

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Lavert Henderson-Hobbs was in the crowd at Madison Square Garden in 1973 when the Knicks last won the NBA Finals, and she will be there again on Wednesday night cheering them on.

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Center ·News report

NYC businesses preparing for potential chaos ahead of Game 5 of NBA Finals

NEW YORK CITY (PIX 11) — With Game 5 of the NBA Finals just two days away, businesses near Madison Square Garden are bracing for large and potentially chaotic crowds. This comes after thous...

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Center ·News report

TV star shortened Broadway performance to get to NBA Finals to support Knicks

The TV star has been front and center for the Knicks run.

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Center-right ·News report

Five faith facts about the 2026 NBA Finals

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(RNS) — Sport competitions often prompt the most pious fans to see divine favor and religious meaning in the performance of their chosen teams and athletes. This year’s NBA Finals, opposing...

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