OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Following the New York Knicks’ Eastern Conference title win, fans celebrated in Manhattan with chants of “We want Wemby!” as they await the Western Conference matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. Knicks coach Mitch Johnson acknowledged the excitement surrounding New York’s playoff success, noting their impressive 11-game winning streak. The Knicks rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Atlanta and swept both Philadelphia and Cleveland in subsequent rounds.
