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

The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to stun the Spurs in Game 4, redefining NBA Finals history and shifting series momentum.

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What happened 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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Left / center-left‘The NBA Finals have never seen a comeback like this’: National media reflects on the Knicks’ Game 4 win

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

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Right / center-rightTV star shortened Broadway performance to get to NBA Finals to support Knicks

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The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · Jun 11, 9:15 PM

‘The NBA Finals have never seen a comeback like this’: National media reflects on the Knicks’ Game 4 win

The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to stun the Spurs in Game 4, redefining NBA Finals history and shifting series momentum.

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CBS NewsNews report · Jun 11, 11:13 PM

What it was like inside Madison Square Garden during the Knicks' historic Game 4 comeback

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CBS News executive producer Alvin Patrick was in attendance with his son as the New York Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history Thursday night, beating the San Antonio...

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jun 11, 10:47 PM

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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Al.com (Alabama News)News report · Jun 11, 10:30 PM

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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St. Louis Post-DispatchNews report · Jun 11, 10:30 PM

A tale of two halves: Knicks complete NBA Finals comeback for the ages

The New York Knicks — a team that seeks its first championship in 53 seasons, now just one victory away — erased a 29-point deficit.

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Religion News ServiceNews report · Jun 11, 10:09 PM

Five faith facts about the 2026 NBA Finals

(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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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Jun 11, 9:54 PM

Spurs are still believers, but it’s Knicks who are 1 game from winning NBA title

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.

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ForbesNews report · Jun 11, 9:48 PM

Exclusive: Dwyane Wade Chimes In On NBA Finals As Series Extends

NBA legend Dwyane Wade gave his thoughts on the NBA Finals series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs ahead of Wednesday’s nail-biting Game 4.

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Fox NewsNews report · Jun 11, 9:37 PM

Here's how San Antonio fans are handling their embarrassing collapse in game four of the NBA Finals

Spurs fans react to blowing a nearly 30-point lead in NBA Finals game four, with some blaming refs and others calling for an investigation into Fox.

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NewsBustersNews report · Jun 11, 9:28 PM

Trump Goes to the NBA Finals — Look Who Attacked Him

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Trump Goes to the NBA Finals — Look Who Attacked Him President Donald Trump, a native of Queens, New York, and a longtime Knicks fan, announced plans to attend an NBA finals game at Madison...

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