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Surging Knicks beat Cavs to move to brink of NBA Finals

The Knicks seized a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals and can complete a sweep in Game 4 on Monday in Cleveland.

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What happened The Knicks seized a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals and can complete a sweep in Game 4 on Monday in Cleveland.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftEverything Donovan Mitchell said after the Cavs’ Game 3 loss to the Knicks

The Plain Dealer Cleveland · Center-left · News report

CenterSurging Knicks beat Cavs to move to brink of NBA Finals

The Japan Times · Center · News report

Right / center-rightKnicks take commanding 3-0 lead over Cavaliers in Eastern Conference Finals

Fox News · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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The Japan TimesNews report · May 24, 4:33 AM

Surging Knicks beat Cavs to move to brink of NBA Finals

The Knicks seized a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals and can complete a sweep in Game 4 on Monday in Cleveland.

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · May 24, 7:37 AM

Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals

Brunson scores 30 points as the Knicks beat the Cavs 121-108 to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

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CL · Center-leftMostly Factual
The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · May 24, 4:00 AM

Everything Donovan Mitchell said after the Cavs’ Game 3 loss to the Knicks

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Here is a transcript of the postgame press conference of Donovan Mitchell on Saturday after Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Fox NewsNews report · May 24, 3:19 AM

Knicks take commanding 3-0 lead over Cavaliers in Eastern Conference Finals

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sat courtside as Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a 121-108 Game 3 win over Cleveland, taking a 3-0 series lead.

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SOURCE MAP CHANGES

May 24, 3:19 AM: Fox News joined the source map.

May 24, 4:00 AM: The Plain Dealer Cleveland joined the source map.

May 24, 4:33 AM: The Japan Times joined the source map.

May 24, 7:37 AM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.

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