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The Knicks solved their minutes puzzle just in time for a Finals run

Here's how New York embraced its bench and overcame one of its biggest obstacles to a title.

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    THE SAN ANTONIO FAITHFUL

    The divine (actually!) force behind Wemby and the Spurs' championship hopes

    A group of Catholic sisters have gone viral for their decades-long dedication to their hometown team. If their prayers are answered, the Wemby Era will begin with a Spurs win.

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    Meet the Jackals: The Spurs fan club built for the biggest stage, founded by its star

    Handpicked by Wemby, the Spurs' 83-member fan club turns Section 114 into a roaring, choreographed spectacle.

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    NBA Finals - Game 2NY leads series 2-0

    Victor Wembanyama gets wires crossed, causing huge turnover late in Knicks' win

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    The Knicks take Game 2! Biggest takeaways and what we learned from the NBA Finals

    NBA insiders break down the takeaways from Game 2, look ahead to the rest of the Knicks-Spurs showdown.

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    Knicks hold on, take 2-0 series lead in NBA Finals

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    Wemby misses game-winning attempt

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    Jalen Brunson answers with a nasty fadeaway bucket

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    Spurs crowd goes wild after Wemby's late and-1

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    Spurs go on a 12-0 run to tie the score in the 4th quarter

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    OG Anunoby dunks over Wemby, gives Knicks largest lead of game

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    Knicks legends loving Mitchell Robinson's alley-oop slam

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    Karl-Anthony Towns lets Wemby hear it after nasty flush

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      BETTING THE NBA FINALS

      NBA futures: Knicks are big title favorites after taking 2-0 lead on Spurs

      The Knicks' incredible playoff run continues, as they are up 2-0 on the Spurs and head to New York as big championship favorites.

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      Victor Wembanyama has the perfect mentor in Bismack Biyombo

      Biyombo, a 15-year NBA veteran, has become a big brother to the All-Star this season

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      OG Anunoby is winning fans, attention for his sneakers

      NYK star's quiet presence has made him a courtside favorite as his Skechers sneakers gain attention

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