New York, San Antonio Archbishops Place Friendly Wager on NBA Finals

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By Currents News

It was a sad night for Knicks fans as the San Antonio Spurs posted a four-point victory over New York in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8.

It was the first time the Knicks had lost since April and ended a 13-game winning streak that was nearing an NBA record.

The Knicks still lead the series 2-1. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, in San Antonio.

Two archbishops will be watching the game with particular interest because the hometown shepherds have a friendly wager on the finals: New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks and San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller.

They are betting on the outcome of the game.If the Spurs win, Archbishop Hicks will send Archbishop Garcia-Siller a box of New York staples — bagels, cream cheese and lox from H & H Bagels. If the Knicks win, Archbishop Garcia-Siller will send Archbishop Hicks some Texas favorites from the H-E-B grocery chain.

In videos posted online, Archbishop Garcia-Siller said he is looking forward to the bagels, and Archbishop Hicks said he has Knicks fever and is praying for the New York team.