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NBC NewsNews report · May 26, 2:37 AM
New York Knicks advance to first NBA Finals since 1999
The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to advance to the NBA Finals, where they will await either Oklahoma City or San Antonio.
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Knicks sweep Cavaliers to reach first NBA Finals since 1999
The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to advance to the NBA Finals, where they will await either Oklahoma City or San Antonio.
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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-leftNew York Knicks advance to first NBA Finals since 1999
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CenterKnicks sweep Cavaliers to reach first NBA Finals since 1999
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Right / center-rightThousands of Knicks fans swarm NYC streets to party with team headed to NBA Finals
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New York PostNews report · May 26, 4:17 AM
Thousands of Knicks fans swarm NYC streets to party with team headed to NBA Finals
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Knicks fans partied on Monday night, punctuating a dominant run to the NBA Finals with a one-sided sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers that plunged the Big Apple into chaos.
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ABC NewsNews report · May 26, 3:39 AM
New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after sweeping Cleveland
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The Knicks routed the Cavs to complete a sweep of the Eastern Conference finals.
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Star LedgerNews report · May 26, 2:32 AM
Knicks headed to NBA finals! Here’s where to get tickets
The New York Knicks are NBA Eastern Conference Champions! Here's where to find tickets for the NBA finals on the secondary market.
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ABC7 New YorkNews report · May 26, 2:32 AM
Knicks sweep Cavaliers to reach first NBA Finals since 1999
The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to clinch their first NBA Finals berth 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
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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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.
May 26, 2:32 AM: Star Ledger joined the source map.
May 26, 2:37 AM: NBC News joined the source map.
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