Despite going 3-1 down in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, the New York Knicks are bringing hope and future title dreams back to the Big Apple.

Explore 9 unforgettable facts about the Knicks, including their NBA debut, Red Holzman’s retired “613,” firsts in Black history and “Linsanity” origins.

Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and more consistently sit courtside to root on New York.

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The New York Knicks are projected to land a 'workhorse' point guard in the 2025 NBA Draft to bolster their depth.

The biggest reason why the Knicks face a 3-1 deficit — and elimination — against the Pacers: New York can’t defend when Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns share the floor together.

Star Tyrese Haliburton blamed himself for the Indiana Pacers' second-half collapse in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.