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2026 NBA Finals: Knicks-Spurs Game 5 preview, X factors, MVP pick
The Knicks have a chance Saturday to win their first NBA title since 1973. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, however, are standing in their way.
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How Jalen Brunson became the undisputed king of New York
Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one fundamental idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.
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Why Victor Wembanyama's most dominant skill remains a mystery
What makes the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year so dangerous isn't that he blocks so many shots. It's that he prevents players from shooting in the first place.
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Inside the Shaolin monastery that helped build Victor Wembanyama
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into what he has now become: the most unstoppable force in basketball.
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Mitch Johnson emphasizes belief in De'Aaron Fox ahead of Game 5
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson emphasized his belief in De'Aaron Fox on the heels of his rough showing in Game 4.
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Magic to Stephen A.: Knicks must 'stay within themselves' to play great basketball
Magic to Stephen A.: Knicks must 'stay within themselves' to play great basketball
