New York Knicks' Historic Playoff Run Linked to 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Release
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Credited With Sparking Knicks’ NBA Finals Run
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The New York Knicks achieved a historic playoff run, winning 11 consecutive games after the release of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' on April 30. This includes a record-setting 9-0 stretch, leading them to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, where they will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs.
- 01The Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 on April 30, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
- 02Since the release of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', the Knicks have won 9 consecutive games with a total victory margin of 217 points.
- 03This playoff run marks the Knicks' first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1999.
- 04Their 11-game winning streak is the most dominant in NBA history, surpassing previous records for both regular season and playoffs.
- 05The Knicks will compete for their first championship since 1973 against either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs.
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On April 30, the New York Knicks achieved a remarkable victory over the Atlanta Hawks, winning 140-89 to progress to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Coinciding with this win was the release of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', which Anne Hathaway promoted on 'The Tonight Show', expressing her support for the Knicks. Since the film's release, the Knicks have gone on an impressive 9-0 run, with a total margin of victory of 217 points, setting a record for the largest combined margin in any 9-game stretch in NBA history. They completed a sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers and defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by 37 points in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. This stellar performance has led the Knicks to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, where they will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs, aiming for their first championship since 1973.
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The Knicks' success has revitalized local interest and excitement in basketball in New York City.
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