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Headline Teams Limited Among NBA’s Final Four—But History Could Be Made

The Knicks have a chance to revive New York’s NBA title dreams with an unanticipated trip to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Headline Teams Limited Among NBA’s Final Four—But History Could Be Made
Jalen Brunson (11) of the New York Knicks high-fives Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the New York Knicks against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York City on May 16, 2025. Al Bello/Getty Images
John E. Gibson
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New York is known as the Mecca of basketball, but a lot of prayers have gone unanswered for millions of fans for decades.

However, an unexpected run to the Eastern Conference finals is doing a lot for the city that never sleeps, especially since its sports fans have been tossing and turning night after National Basketball Association night since the New York Knicks went to the finals in 2000.

John E. Gibson
John E. Gibson
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John E. Gibson has covered pro baseball in Japan for about 20 years and brings great knowledge and insight across the sports spectrum. His experience includes stints at The Orange County Register, The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, The Redlands Daily Facts and The Yomiuri Shimbun’s English newspaper in Tokyo.