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New York Post
16-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
The Knicks' Cinderella run even has rival Nets fans donning blue and orange: ‘New York or nothing'
The Knicks fever is hitting the Big Apple with a double 'bang' strong enough to shake even the strongest Nets fans' loyalty. Bars outside the Barclays Center — staunch Nets territory — have been buzzing with anticipation and excitement as the Knicks give the Celtics a run for their money. For many, the reason is simple. 5 Even Nets fans can't resist the urge to cheer on the Knicks this playoff series. William C Lopez/New York Post 'It's New York or nothing,' Perry, a bartender at That Bar on Bergen Street who is suspending his Nets fandom in support of the Knicks this week, told The Post. Friday's Game 6 against Boston could be the determining factor for the Knicks, who will have their chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 — and keep alive the city's dreams of a Cinderella-run straight to an NBA championship. The New York team is up 3-2 in the best-of-seven series against the defending champions, which included two heartstopping back-to-back wins on the Celtics' home turf. But the possibility that the Knicks could beat the Celtics in a playoff series — a feat they haven't accomplished since 2013 — is enough to turn any New Yorker into a Knicks fan this spring — even die-hard Nets fans. 5 Edward Lawrie says everyone should cheer on the Knicks because it's 'all about New York.' William C Lopez/New York Post 'New York all day. During the season, it's Brooklyn only. I'm making an exception for tomorrow because the Nets aren't in it and I am rooting for New York,' said Beaz, 33, a Brooklynite enjoying a drink at BK9 Bar Thursday night. Chari, a Knicks fan drinking with friends nearby, agreed, saying continuing a rivalry amid such a historic time in Gotham would be the ultimate betrayal. 'I feel like it's easy to hop on the hate bandwagon. There's a really good energy in the air right now. Like, New York should just be interested in New York winning, should support the cause,' Charli, of Brooklyn. 5 Colette Reilly says some Nets fans are secretly rooting for the Knicks. William C Lopez/New York Post 'Let the Knicks win, let us win. Nets are not an option. You guys are not even a contender. Let New York win, for the energy, for the culture.' A Knicks win would be momentous for the city, said Cynthia Brown, who was watching the Nuggets game at McMahon's Public House. 'I want the Knicks to win cause I feel like we haven't seen so many people happy right now because New York is so stressful, everybody is going through a lot. 'New York needs this. If they win, they're gonna put a smile on everyone's faces… I feel like the Knicks give people so much energy,' the nurse in her 30s continued. 'I want to experience what my mother saw in 1999 and 2000. I wanna see that ocean of blue on Atlantic Avenue.' Edward Lawrie, 29, emphasized that it didn't matter whether the Knicks or the Nets made it to the playoffs — New Yorkers should be supporting either one. 'It's a New York thing. Tomorrow it's just about New York. If the Nets were playing, I would have gotten a Batman costume and put the Nets across my chest,' Lawrie said. 'That's how much I would have been rooting for the Nets if the Nets were playing tomorrow,' Lawrie, a chef from Harlem, said, calling Friday's game 'sacred.' Still, some diehard Nets supporters haven't been able to completely shake their loyalty — including Chris, who said he was 'very conflicted' on who he should root for this playoffs. 'I'm not going to be sad if Boston wins. That might sound very, you know, not good for Knicks fans. But I mean, I wouldn't be sad if they win,' he said. At the end of the day, however, he conceded he was excited that a New York team was in the running: 'I'm a Mets fan, but if the Yankees make the playoffs, great, it's good for the city of New York. It's fun.' 5 The Knicks have their first chance at beating the Celtics in a playoff series since 2013. Angelina Katsanis But not all Nets fans are willing to openly admit their traitorous ways. Colette Reilly, a bartender at McMahon's near the Barclays Center, says many Nets fanatics come in disguise to cheer on the rival New York team. 'I think the Nets fans secretly still want New York to win because, you know, it's New York, we all want to win. And it's Boston, so why would we not want to beat them?' she said. 'They don't come with, like Nets gear for a Knicks game. No… When the Knicks play it's all blue and orange everywhere. Everyone was all dressed up coming in and all the girls had their blue on and it was a bit of a party going on, so it was fun.' Other basketball fans out in Brooklyn on Thursday adamantly refused to convert to the Knicks fandom out of pure vitriol for the team. 5 The Knicks haven't been to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2000. William C Lopez/New York Post 'I have friends that are Knicks fans that are annoying, and I do not want them to celebrate, throughout the years, a new championship. I do not want them to win. 'Cause if the Knicks win this series, I believe they will make it to the finals,' said Kahliel of Brooklyn, a Bulls fan and self-identified 'number one Knick hater.' For Cam, 40, he was concerned that the first Knicks playoff win in over a decade would pose a public safety issue. 'If the Knicks win, New York would be Gotham City and we don't need that. So the Knicks will lose the series if they lose tomorrow,' Cam said, adding that he's neither a Nets or Knicks fan. 'There's a lot of hope and a lot of praise for getting to the second round. They're having a great year, but eventually all Cinderellas come to their end, and when it does end, I just hope that they accept that they had a good year and press reset because it's not their time.'
New York Post
16-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Knicks fever hits NYC as ‘styling and profiling' locals, tourists gear up in hopes of Cinderella run to topple Celtics: ‘This is very exciting'
In the words of Clyde, the whole city is styling and profiling. Knicks fever was visible across the Big Apple this week as locals and tourists geared up at the Midtown NBA Store and fans tried will the underdog team to finish off the hated Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The team's jerseys, hats and other swag were flying off the shelves at the NBA's Midtown store, as the orange-and-blue wave become the trendy colors of the spring and casual fans are suddenly die hards. 5 The Knicks improbable run to have the Celtics on the cusp of elimination has energized the fanbase. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 5 New York has a 3-2 series lead on Boston with Game 6 at Madison Square Garden on Friday, which has fans excited. David McGlynn 'It's been crazy here — the day after Game 3 was the biggest day,' one employee told The Post, pointing out that that was coincidentally the first playoff game the Knicks lost against the Celtics. 'They buy everything. Shirts, hats, jackets. Anything.' The Knicks are up 3-2 in a playoff series against the defending champion Celtics — despite many basektball fans and oddsmakers believing New York didn't have a chance in the series. They went up 2-0 with back-to-back comeback wins in Boston, fueling a wave of optimism before trading wins with Boston in the following three games. Friday they'll have a chance to win the best-of-seven series and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 — and keep alive the city's dreams of a Cinderella-run straight to an NBA championship. The possibility that the Knicks could beat the Celtics in a playoff series — a feat they haven't accomplished since 2013 — is enough to turn any New Yorker into a Knicks fan this spring. 5 Umut and Elif Sevgi turned into Knicks fans for the week despite typically cheering on the Houston Rockets. Katherine Donlevy/NY Post 'It's not my favorite team, but we're in New York!' said Umut Sevgi, who was visiting from Turkey with his wife, Elif. The pair typically follow the Houston Rockets in support of Turkish player Alperen Sengun, but Sevgi traded in his red and black colors this week for a blue and orange cap and a New York T-shirt. It was a coincidence that the Sevgis were in the Big Apple in time for the landmark occasion, but they promised they'd wear their new gear and settle into a barstool to watch the Knicks take on the Celtics Friday. 'The New York name seems good to me!' said Elif, pointing to her husband's shirt. 5 Clarissa Solone bought Jalen Brunson jerseys for her sons and husband back home in Argentina. Katherine Donlevy/NY Post Clarissa Solone also dropped a few hundred dollars on Knicks jerseys — with star point guard Jalen Brunson's name stitched on the back — as a souvenir for her sons and husband, who were stuck back home in Argentina. The family are massive Knicks fans, she explained, adding that it was a coincidence that her trip to New York City with her parents coincided with the playoffs. 'They hate me right now, oh my gosh!' Solone said of her husband and sons. 5 Knicks fan Kevin Shah outside TD Garden after the Knicks' Game 5 loss, which did not deter many supporters' confidence in a series win. David McGlynn 'I would like to go to Madison Square Garden, but I couldn't find tickets. Very excited, like $1,000,' she added, saying she was happy enough relishing in the excitement in the air. Similarly, Eva popped into the store to buy a Knicks quarter zip for her uncle, who was eagerly following the games from his home in Africa. One man, who didn't give his name, said his home was filled to the brim with Knicks regalia from his nearly five-decade career as a mega fan. When asked if he minded seeing other people piggyback onto the team's success, the Manhattanite said he didn't mind: 'It's exciting, it's fun. It's in the air.' 'I grew up watching the Knicks during the '78 season,' he said, referring to the year the team finished in second place after falling short to the Philadelphia 76ers. 'So this is very exciting. It feels like coming home.'
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NCAA Tournament - McNeese State vs Clemson Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
The No. 12 seed in the Midwest, the McNeese State Cowboys (27-6) begin their pursuit of a Cinderella-run in March against the No. 5 seed, the Clemson Tigers (27-6). The Cowboys won the Southland Conference. The Tigers lost to Louisville in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament. Clemson was the only ACC school to defeat Duke this season. The Tigers won nine in a row prior to their loss to Louisville. Unfortunately, the loss to Louisville included more than an expulsion from the ACC Tournament. During the game, Dillon Hunter broke his hand. He is out for the duration of Clemson's run in the NCAA Tournament. He was averaging over 20 minutes per game. His brother, Chase Hunter, leads the Tigers in scoring averaging 16.4 points per game. Winners of the regular season and tournament titles in the Southland Conference, McNeese State has had to deal with injuries as well. Expected to be a substantial contributor in the scoring column, Alyn Breed (knee) has not played since very early this season. In two games, Breed averaged 17.5 points per game. In his absence, Javohn Garcia has stepped up to lead the Cowboys in scoring averaging 12.9 points per game. Advertisement The winner of this game earns the right to play the winner of the Purdue vs. High Point game. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch McNeese State vs. Clemson Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 3:15PM EST Site: The AMP City: Providence, RI Network/Streaming: truTV Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for McNeese State vs. Clemson The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of BetMGM : Advertisement Odds: McNeese State Cowboys (+275), Clemson Tigers (-350) Spread: Tigers -7.5 Total: 134.5 points Expert picks & predictions for McNeese State vs. Clemson NBC Sports Bet Best Bet Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's Cowboys & Tigers game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Clemson Tigers -7.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 134.5. McNeese State vs. Clemson: Top betting trends and recent stats McNees State has won 11 in a row but has covered the spread in just 4 of the 11 Clemson has failed to cover the spread in 3 of their last 4 games (20-11 for the season) This is the first meeting between these schools McNeese State Head Coach Will Wade is a graduate of Clemson University as is his assistant Vernon Hamilton If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Advertisement Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
NBC Sports
18-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
NCAA Tournament - McNeese State vs Clemson Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
The No. 12 seed in the Midwest, the McNeese State Cowboys (27-6) begin their pursuit of a Cinderella-run in March against the No. 5 seed, the Clemson Tigers (27-6). The Cowboys won the Southland Conference. The Tigers lost to Louisville in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament. Clemson was the only ACC school to defeat Duke this season. The Tigers won nine in a row prior to their loss to Louisville. Unfortunately, the loss to Louisville included more than an expulsion from the ACC Tournament. During the game, Dillon Hunter broke his hand. He is out for the duration of Clemson's run in the NCAA Tournament. He was averaging over 20 minutes per game. His brother, Chase Hunter, leads the Tigers in scoring averaging 16.4 points per game. Winners of the regular season and tournament titles in the Southland Conference, McNeese State has had to deal with injuries as well. Expected to be a substantial contributor in the scoring column, Alyn Breed (knee) has not played since very early this season. In two games, Breed averaged 17.5 points per game. In his absence, Javohn Garcia has stepped up to lead the Cowboys in scoring averaging 12.9 points per game. The winner of this game earns the right to play the winner of the Purdue vs. High Point game. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch McNeese State vs. Clemson Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 3:15PM EST Site: The AMP City: Providence, RI Network/Streaming: truTV Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for McNeese State vs. Clemson The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: McNeese State Cowboys (+275), Clemson Tigers (-350) Spread: Tigers -7.5 Total: 134.5 points Expert picks & predictions for McNeese State vs. Clemson Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's Cowboys & Tigers game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Clemson Tigers -7.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 134.5. McNeese State vs. Clemson: Top betting trends and recent stats McNees State has won 11 in a row but has covered the spread in just 4 of the 11 Clemson has failed to cover the spread in 3 of their last 4 games (20-11 for the season) This is the first meeting between these schools McNeese State Head Coach Will Wade is a graduate of Clemson University as is his assistant Vernon Hamilton If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
