Magic Johnson Picks the New York Knicks to Win the Eastern Conference Finals

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Magic Johnson Picks the New York Knicks to Win the Eastern Conference Finals

"I'm picking the Knicks to win this series," Magic Johnson tweeted ahead of Game 1 at Madison Square Garden tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Johnson cited the Knicks' superior bench as the deciding factor but warned their nine-day layoff could be a concern. The Cavs had just 48 hours rest after Game 7.

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