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NBA champion Knicks celebrate 2 titles on a banner night in Madison Square Garden
Most headlines celebrate the Knicks' banner night, while one focuses on their opening game loss, creating a stark contrast.
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What happenedThe New York Knicks celebrated their NBA championship Tuesday with a banner night — two of them — before hosting the Philadelphia 76ers in their season opener.
The headline splitWDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "NBA champion Knicks celebrate 2 titles on a banner night in Madison Square Garden". WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) frames it as "76ers win opening game with Le Bron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 1...".
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CenterNBA champion Knicks celebrate 2 titles on a banner night in Madison Square Garden
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NBA champion Knicks celebrate 2 titles on a banner night in Madison Square Garden
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The New York Knicks celebrated their NBA championship Tuesday with a banner night — two of them — before hosting the Philadelphia 76ers in their season opener.
Knicks banner-raising ceremony at Madison Square Garden tips off new season
banner-raising ceremonytips off new season
Banner night has arrived. The Knicks raised their championship banner at Madison Square Garden before opening the season against the Philadelphia 76ers.
76ers win opening game with Le Bron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they'll be a contender for the New York Knicks' NBA title after adding Le Bron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 10...
