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Robert CovingtonTennessee StateSF - 2
C.J. LeslieNC StateSF - 3
D.J. StephensMemphisSF - 4
James SoutherlandSyracuseSF - 5Adonis ThomasMemphisSF
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Ryan BroekhoffValparaisoSF - 7
Rodney WilliamsMinnesotaSF - 8
Elias HarrisGonzagaSF - 9
Laurence BowersMissouriSF - 10
C.J. AikenSaint Joseph'sSF - 11
Oleksandr LypovyyUkraineSF - 12
Alexandre ParanhosBrazilSF - 13
Amath M'BayeOklahomaSF - 14
Travis RelefordKansasSF - 15
Christian WatfordIndianaSF - 16
Milton JenningsClemsonSF - 17Kevin YoungKansasSF
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Victor RuddSouth FloridaSF
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Knicks', Spurs' uniform schedule for 2026 NBA Finals
Here's a look at New York's and San Antonio's uniform schedules for the NBA Finals, plus their records while wearing each thread.
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Victor Wembanyama avoids flagrant foul for shoving Brunson
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not receive a flagrant foul for his shove to the upper body of Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in Game 3.
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Mike Brown: 'Extremely important' to get Towns more touches
The Knicks called getting Karl-Anthony Towns more involved late in games a priority after their offense stalled in the Game 3 loss to the Spurs.
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Wemby condemns violence against Spurs fans
Wemby condemns violence against Spurs fans
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'Rowdy' Knicks watch party ends with 8 arrested
An NBA Finals viewing party in Manhattan on Monday turned "incredibly reckless," New York City police claimed after eight people were arrested.
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Windy to McAfee: I think the best place for LeBron is the Lakers
Windy to McAfee: I think the best place for LeBron is the Lakers
