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New York · 19 October 2026 · abc7ny.com

NJ Homeowner's Knicks Skeleton Display Goes Viral Before Opening Night

A Tenafly, New Jersey homeowner built a Halloween skeleton display recreating OG Anunoby's NBA Finals tip-in that clinched the Knicks' first championship in 53 years, going viral days before the team's season opener.

A homeowner in Tenafly, New Jersey captured the attention of Knicks fans across the New York metropolitan area with a Halloween skeleton display recreating the pivotal moment from the NBA Finals. The display features skeletons positioned to depict OG Anunoby's game-winning tip-in during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals — the play widely credited with sealing the Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973. The display went viral on social media in the days ahead of the Knicks' 2026–27 season opener on October 20 at Madison Square Garden, where the team is set to receive their championship rings and raise their banner. Opening night tickets averaged over $1,800, making the game against the Philadelphia 76ers the most expensive regular-season game in NBA history by secondary market prices. The Halloween display captures the city's deep joy over the championship and mounting excitement for the title defence.

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