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Hundreds gather in Hong Kong to watch Knicks clinch first NBA title in 5 decades

Hundreds gather in Hong Kong to watch Knicks clinch first NBA title in 5 decades
South China Morning Post Sunday 14 June 2026, 11:34 UTC By Wynna Wong 1 min read
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Hundreds of Hong Kong basketball fans packed a Kowloon Bay cinema on Sunday to witness the New York Knicks secure their first NBA championship in 53 years, joined by seven-time ring winner Robert Horry as the franchise ended one of the longest title droughts in professional sports. Organised by the NBA, the watch party drew fans of both the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, who gathered for the 8.30am Hong Kong time tip-off knowing the series could be decided that morning.

Hundreds of Hong Kong basketball fans packed a Kowloon Bay cinema on Sunday to witness the New York Knicks secure their first NBA championship in 53 years, joined by seven-time ring winner Robert Horry as the franchise ended one of the longest title droughts in professional sports. Organised by the NBA, the watch party drew fans of both the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, who gathered for the 8.30am Hong Kong time tip-off knowing the series could be decided that morning. A Knicks victory... [Image text:] IMAX MEWYORK MegaBox MA ICRC MAX MAY
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