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New York Knicks · Title defense

Magic 111, Knicks 102: A 40-point fourth quarter leaves the champions 0-3

Franz Wagner takes over late at the Garden. Our title-defense tracker compares equal-game checkpoints and separates slow starts from broken-up rosters and major injury absences.

Published October 25, 2026

New York Knicks
Orlando Magic
Franz Wagner

NBA · Remembering Bob Pettit

Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, the NBA's first MVP, dies at 93

Named among the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1996, Pettit gave the Hawks their 1958 title with a 50-point Finals clincher and helped define the modern forward.

Updated September 24, 2026 · Published September 24, 2026

Bob Pettit
Basketball Hall of Fame
NBA 50 Greatest Players