Smith: New York center of NBA universe as playoffs begin

... 'Black out' at Barclays Center. That is the Nets' theme for their first-round series against Chicago. If the heart of sports in New York City beats to the rhythm of a bouncing basketball, then it was beating steady and strong on Saturday. The Knicks ...

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