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Why this moment matters so much to New York Knicks fans

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Trent Simonian, creator of the SideTalk social media account, about Knicks fandom as they approach Game 5 of the NBA Finals, which, if they win, would make them champs.

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Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.
Jeffrey Pierre is an editor and producer on the Education Desk, where helps the team manage workflows, coordinate member station coverage, social media and the NPR Ed newsletter. Before the Education Desk, he was a producer and director on Morning Edition and the Up First podcast.
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