Exclusive | These are the best NYC watering holes to cheer on the Knicks tonight during the Eastern Conference finals

Nypost · May 19, 2026 · 1015 words · By Ben Cost

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After sweeping the 76ers in a stunning shutout, the Knicks are headed to the Eastern Conference finals, earning a shot at their first NBA title in over half a century.

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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence

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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 85% confidence

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Serving the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood for over 45 years”

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Claim 2: “Per the BetMGM Sportsbook, the New York Knicks are a 6.5-point favorite over the Cavs in Game 1 of their showdown, which goes down Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.”

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While web search confirms a game between the Cavs and Knicks on May 19, 2026, at MSG, there is no independent corroboration of the specific 6.5-point spread from BetMGM in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MGM Resorts International is an American multinational hospitality, sports and entertainment company. It operates resorts in Las Vegas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Maryland, Ohio, New Jerse…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MGM_Resorts_International

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The men's national basketball team of the United States competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, and won the gold medal. They qualified for the Olympics as one of the top two FIBA Basket…
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Claim 3: “At 28,000 square feet with 60 TVs and a 30-foot jumbotron”

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Claim 4: “Pig Beach (35-37 36th St.)”

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Claim 5: “Bronx Alehouse (216 W 238th St.)”

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Claim 6: “their 17-foot video wall and 20-foot projector screen in the main dining room, plus another 100-foot TV in the bar area and 10 additional TVs throughout”

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The evidence provided consists of general projection and TV size calculators, not specific details about the interior of Penn 6.

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web search NEUTRAL — See all TVs around 65". The Science Behind Our TV Size And Distance Calculator. While you might be tempted to simply buy the biggest size you can afford (or that fits on your wall), there's a science …
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-r…

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web search NEUTRAL — This calculator helps converting the size and dimension of a screen (in cm and inches) into each other.
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web search NEUTRAL — Calculate the exact throw distance and screen size for any projector. Use the Projection Calculator Pro to adjust zoom, check image brightness (fL), and find the perfect placement for your home theate…
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Claim 7: “The only thing standing between them and the finals is the Cleveland Cavaliers”

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Multiple cross-references from the NY Post confirm that the New York Knicks are facing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023–24 New York Knicks season was the 78th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks reached the knockout stage of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023–24_New_York_Knicks_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 New York Knicks season is the 80th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On June 3, 2025, the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons with…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_New_York_Knicks_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Knickerbockers, better known as the New York Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City that competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team has pla…
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Claim 8: “O’Keefe’s Bar & Grill... (62 Court St.)”

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Claim 9: “Mustang Harry’s (352 7th Ave)”

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Web search results for 'Mustang Harry's' confirm it is a sports bar near MSG, but none of the provided results explicitly confirm the address as 352 7th Ave.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of aircraft in alphabetical order beginning with 'B' as far as 'Be'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American Motors Corporation (AMC; commonly referred to as American Motors) was an American automobile manufacturing company formed by the merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Com…
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Claim 10: “the blue and orange ballers notably won seven playoff games in a row, during which they scored a combined 185 points — an NBA record.”

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Two independent sources confirm the Knicks won seven consecutive playoff games by a combined total of 185 points, noting it as an NBA record.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1993–94 New York Knicks season was the 48th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association. This marked the last season in which the Knicks (and all other MSG properties) were own…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2012–13 New York Knicks season was the 67th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They clinched a playoff berth on March 22, 2013, with a win over the Toronto Rapto…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 New York Knicks season was the 79th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On March 28, the Knicks clinched a playoff spot following their victory against th…
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Claim 11: “Ralph’s (1571 Richmond Road)”

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Claim 12: “Mustang Harry’s gives away themed towels and T-shirts as well as a Knicks stress basketball for fans”

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The evidence confirms Mustang Harry's is a sports bar, but there is no independent corroboration of the specific promotional items (themed towels, T-shirts, stress basketballs) being given away.

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web search NEUTRAL — Browse the Beer, Wine and Cocktail menu selections only available at Mustang Harry's.
https://www.mustangharrys.com/happy-hour-cocktails-wine-beer…

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web search NEUTRAL — Represent your Knicks pride with high-quality, durable apparel. Explore a diverse selection of t-shirts, tanks, and other merchandise in team colors and styles.
https://www.amazon.com/new-york-knicks-shirt/s?k=new+york+kn…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mustang Harry's is a great place to eat, drink and watch sport on the tv, fully recommend the fish and chips then cheesecake, & a few beers! absolutely delicious, brilliant quick service, great waiter…
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60763-d478290…

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Claim 13: “Penn 6 (132 W 31st St.)”

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The search results provided for this claim are random address generators or unrelated real estate listings; none confirm the existence or location of 'Penn 6' at 132 W 31st St.

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web search NEUTRAL — Generate a random address in New York. All addresses should be fake but there's like a 10% chance it's going to be for a pizza place or deli or bagel store.
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web search NEUTRAL — 246 W 132nd St, New York, NY 10027.230 W 137th St is located in Harlem, New York. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Mar 28, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — The ZIP Codes in NEW YORK, New York fall within the range from 10001 to 10286. NEW YORK is covered by 145 ZIP Codes: 94 Standard, 34 Unique and 17 PO Box. Below is the complete list
https://zipcodes-us.com/zip/ny/new-york

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Claim 14: “Standings (43 E 7th St.)”

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The search results provide a general Wikipedia entry for NYC and a StreetEasy listing for 39 East 7th St, but do not confirm a business called 'Standings' at 43 E 7th St.

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web search NEUTRAL — 39 East 7th Street, New York, Ny, 10003: Spacious 3-bedroom apartment located in the heart of Manhattan’s East Village, set in a classic prewar walk-up building.
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web search NEUTRAL — New York, often called New York City, is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors…
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web search NEUTRAL — Generate a random address in New York. All addresses should be fake but there's like a 10...500 River Street North Tonawanda, NY 141208 East Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434
https://www.randomlists.com/new-york-addresses

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Claim 15: “After sweeping the 76ers in a stunning shutout, the Knicks are headed to the Eastern Conference finals”

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Multiple independent web search results (Google News, Athlon Sports, and BET) confirm the New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

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