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

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