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A change of philosophy, an unlikely star, and a new coach: How the Knicks returned to the NBA Finals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Alex Caruso led another strong bench effort with 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 on Tuesday night.

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What happened The New York franchise has broken its 21st-century glass ceiling led by Jalen Brunson and revitalized by Mike Brown’s arrival on the bench.
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Left / center-leftA change of philosophy, an unlikely star, and a new coach: How the Knicks returned to the NBA Finals

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Right / center-rightThunder top Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, move a win away from a return to NBA Finals

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OANNews report · May 27, 1:51 PM

Thunder top Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, move a win away from a return to NBA Finals

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Alex Caruso led another strong bench effort with 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals by beatin...

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El Pais EnglishNews report · May 27, 11:25 AM

A change of philosophy, an unlikely star, and a new coach: How the Knicks returned to the NBA Finals

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The New York franchise has broken its 21st-century glass ceiling led by Jalen Brunson and revitalized by Mike Brown’s arrival on the bench

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