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The Knicks' all-in moves didn't get them all the way there. But they are getting close • June 1, 2025, 11:24 AM ET (AP)
NBA champ, 'Survivor' contestant Scot Pollard shares Indy 500 parade float with heart donor's family • May 24, 2025, 3:17 PM ET (AP)
Celtics have an uncertain future with Jayson Tatum's injury, huge payroll to confront • May 17, 2025, 11:47 AM ET (AP)
Finally back in Eastern Conference finals, Knicks face Pacers team that eliminated them last year • May 17, 2025, 6:00 AM ET (AP)
Knicks beat Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 and advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finals • May 17, 2025, 1:37 AM ET (AP)

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Date 1946 - present
Headquarters Boston
Areas Of Involvement basketball
Related People Bill Russell • Jayson Tatum • Kyrie Irving • Dennis Johnson • Doc Rivers • Rick Pitino • Jaylen Brown • Don Nelson • Shaquille O’Neal • Bill Walton • Kevin Garnett • Larry Bird • Bill Sharman • John Havlicek • Red Auerbach

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