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Knicks sweep Cavaliers to reach first NBA Finals since 1999

After a 27-year hiatus, the New York Knicks are finally headed back to the NBA Finals. Commemorate this historic occasion with official Knicks NBA Finals gear and merchandise available online now.

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What happened The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to clinch their first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
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Left / center-leftWhere to buy New York Knicks NBA Finals gear

The Plain Dealer Cleveland · Center-left · News report

CenterKnicks sweep Cavaliers to reach first NBA Finals since 1999

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The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · May 26, 2:31 AM

Where to buy New York Knicks NBA Finals gear

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After a 27-year hiatus, the New York Knicks are finally headed back to the NBA Finals. Commemorate this historic occasion with official Knicks NBA Finals gear and merchandise available onli...

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · May 26, 2:32 AM

Knicks sweep Cavaliers to reach first NBA Finals since 1999

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The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to clinch their first NBA Finals berth since 1999.

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May 26, 2:31 AM: The Plain Dealer Cleveland joined the source map.

May 26, 2:32 AM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.

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