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‘Thank God for the Knicks’: New Yorkers abuzz after historic Game 4 comeback
Largest comeback in NBA finals history galvanizes city and inspires morning-after chants of ‘Knicks in five!’
TL;DR
- The New York Knicks achieved the largest comeback in NBA finals history, overcoming a 29-point deficit to win Game 4.
- The victory has caused widespread jubilation across New York City, with fans celebrating in the streets.
- The Knicks are now one game away from winning the championship for the first time since 1973.
- Celebrities at the game, including Spike Lee, Jerry Seinfeld, and Taylor Swift, were visibly stunned by the comeback.
- Despite heightened security, thousands of fans converged on the streets after the game, leading to some instances of disorder.
- The NYPD reported 56 people taken into custody, 10 officers injured, and incidents involving object-throwing at players.
- The morning after, the city's commuters expressed continued excitement and optimism about the Knicks' chances.