As New York prepares to host the World Cup, the city is instead awash in Knicks blue and orange, reflecting a deep love for the gritty, unifying team chasing a historic NBA Finals victory.

Streets and subways are suddenly a blur of blue and orange shirts as the Knicks seek their first NBA championship since 1973

The New York Knicks visit the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series

The night ended on a high note for Knicks fans as the team defeated the Spurs 105-95.