Let’s talk about the New York Knicks, specifically their miracle run to the 1999 NBA Finals.
Every fan who was old enough remembers this deep in their sports fan bones. In a lockout-shortened season, the Knicks fought their way to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference before going on the most improbable playoff run. Allan Houston’s miracle tip shot clinched the decisive Game 5 over rival Miami in the first round. Then, the Knicks quickly dispatched Dikembe Mutombo and the Hawks in a clean sweep.
Reggie Miller and the pesky Indiana Pacers were knocked off six games later, and the underdog Knicks were headed to the NBA Finals.