Knicks fever hits NYC as 'styling and profiling' locals, tourists gear up in hopes of Cinderella run to topple Celtics: 'This is very exciting'
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The Knicks are igniting a wave of excitement in New York as they compete against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Despite doubts from fans and analysts, the Knicks lead the series 3-2 after impressive wins, attracting a diverse crowd of casual fans turned die-hard supporters. Merchandise sales at the NBA Midtown store are booming, reflecting the city's enthusiasm. Locals and tourists alike don the team's colors, illustrating the Knicks' potential to unite the city in pursuit of a championship dream as they aim for the Eastern Conference Finals.
Knicks fever was visible across the Big Apple this week as locals and tourists geared up at the Midtown NBA Store and fans tried will the underdog team to finish off the hated Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.
The Knicks are up 3-2 in a playoff series against the defending champion Celtics - despite many basketball fans and oddsmakers believing New York didn't have a chance in the series.
It's not my favorite team, but we're in New York! said Umut Sevgi, who was visiting from Turkey with his wife, Elif.
Read at New York Post
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