India, June 12 -- New York Knicks return to the NBA Finals has brought together the whole of New York, merging politics, entertainment and sports at the same time.

The Knicks currently lead the series 3-1 over the San Antonio Spurs and the team is staring at a potentially historic run at the Madison Square Garden

The energy in New York has been different since the Knicks started leading the series. It became electrifying after the Knicks mounted a historic comeback in the fourth quarter to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals from the cusp of defeat.

The last time the New York team was in the NBA Finals was 1999. Their last championship win was in 1973. And a win this year would be more than historic for the city.

Inside the arena, celebritie...