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NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 The NBA championship banner kept rising high above everyone on the court, just like OG Anunoby did<\/a> last time the New York Knicks played a meaningful game at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n

And just like that night four months ago, it felt as if fans would never stop cheering.<\/p>\n

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