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New York Anticipating Possible Knicks Party 53 Years in the Making

The New York Knicks have won 13 consecutive playoff games, and they currently lead in the NBA Finals 2–0 over the San Antonio Spurs.
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New York Anticipating Possible Knicks Party 53 Years in the Making
Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks to pass the ball against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on June 5, 2026. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Donald Laible
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New York City is bursting to party like it’s 1973 all over again, in anticipation of a Knicks NBA championship win for the first time in 53 years.

Just how obsessed are New Yorkers about that possibility?

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Donald Laible
Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.