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Knicks Raise NBA Cup Banner on Opening Night
The Knicks raised their first NBA championship banner in 53 years Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. The ceremony came before their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers.
- 5 games: New York beat San Antonio in the Finals.
- 45 points: Jalen Brunson's total in the clinching game.
- 22 carats of diamonds and sapphires fill each championship ring.
- 2 banners went up, including one for the NBA Cup title.
Why it matters: The night marks the end of a title drought dating to 1973. It also starts a season with heavy expectations on both teams.
- Philadelphia added James and Brown, joining Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
- The Knicks reversed their earlier choice not to hang an NBA Cup banner.
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Center coverage, 8 sources: The center frames the night as a celebration that quickly gives way to a tough title defense against a rebuilt Philadelphia roster.
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Right coverage, 3 sources: The right focuses on the ceremony itself, from the ring's design to Brunson's speech to the crowd.
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What’s next: The Knicks tipped off against the 76ers at 7 p.m. ET on NBC. Coach Mike Brown has stressed moving forward while keeping last season's approach.
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- Can the Knicks hold off a reloaded 76ers roster built to dethrone them?
- How will last season's championship rotation hold up over a full title defense?
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