How Knicks fans helped Larry Johnson complete iconic 4-point play
Knicks legend Larry Johnson sits down in-studio with Brandon London to break down every aspect of his iconic four-point play to beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the 1999 Eastern Conference Finals.
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- NBC Sports
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Tyrese Haliburton injury update: Pacers star guard has 'lower leg thing'
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