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Knicks one win shy of NBA championship with playoff run energizing New York

CNN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Knicks one win shy of NBA championship with playoff run energizing New York

Summary

The New York Knicks are nearing their first NBA championship since 1973, energized by a strong playoff run. Following a comeback against the San Antonio Spurs, fans are rallying, uniting different generations of supporters. The Knicks' history parallels the transformation of New York City itself over the decades. Current fans, like Greg Hourdajian, are experiencing the emotional highs reminiscent of the franchise's last title victory, celebrating the possibility of another parade in the city.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks are one win away from the NBA Championship.
•Last championship title was in 1973 against the Lakers.
•Current playoff success is energizing diverse New York fans.
•The Knicks erased a 16-point deficit in their dramatic win over the Spurs.
•Fans are experiencing emotions reminiscent of the 1973 championship.

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10:30 AMCNN — The last time the Knicks were this close to an NBA championship, New York was a different world - CNN

What they're saying

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On a warm May night in 1973, in a working-class New Jersey suburb just across the Hudson from Manhattan, 17-year-old Greg Hourdajian stood in front of a television set shouting himself hoarse alongside his mother.
— CNNby Alaa Elassar

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