‘It’s euphoria’: New York City celebrates Knicks’ NBA title win after 53-year wait

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Seventy-year-old Marvita Davis, who watched the Knicks' last championship in 1973 as a teenager in Harlem, experienced the team's first NBA title in 53 years as celebrations erupted across New York City. Streets, subways, and bars filled with jubilant fans marking the historic victory. Police reported incidents including riots, property damage, and violence amid the citywide euphoria.