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Knicks fans rally as team competes in NBA Finals against Spurs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Knicks fans rally as team competes in NBA Finals against Spurs

Summary

New Yorkers are embracing their passion for the Knicks as the team faces the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Fans gathered outside Madison Square Garden on June 3 to watch the first game streamed live from Texas. This marks the Knicks' first Finals appearance since 1999, creating a wave of enthusiasm across the city. Local bars have seen increased patronage as supporters gather for watch parties, with some venues fully booked for the series. The excitement is palpable, with a citywide display of Knicks blue and orange decorations and initiatives like a tongue-in-cheek executive order from Mayor Zohran Mamdani encouraging children to stay up late for games.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks return to NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
•Fans watch the first game at Madison Square Garden on June 3.
•Local businesses report higher attendance during watch parties.
•Mayor Mamdani encourages children to stay up late for games.
•City is decorated in Knicks colors, boosting community spirit.

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9:11 PMYahoo Sports — New York turns blue and orange as Knicks fever grips city

What they're saying

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Tasha Graham, dressed head to toe in Knicks clothing, is the embodiment of New York's passion for its basketball team battling to win the NBA Finals and end a five-decade drought. Graham said the Knicks' successful run -- reaching their first NBA Finals since 1999 -- has brought people together in New York.
— Yahoo Sports

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