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Brunson leads Knicks to NBA Championship over Spurs in Game 5

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:39 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Brunson leads Knicks to NBA Championship over Spurs in Game 5
Summary

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026. This victory secured the Knicks their first championship in 53 years, winning the series 4-1. The team overcame a 16-point deficit in the final quarter, with Brunson contributing 13 points during that stretch. The Knicks' remarkable comeback included rallying from 29 points down in Game 4, setting a record for the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Brunson's 45 points set a new franchise record for points in a finals game.

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  • •Knicks secure their first NBA Championship since 1973.
  • •Brunson sets Knicks finals points record with 45 points.
  • •Knicks rally from 16 points down to win Game 5.
  • •Knicks win series 4-1 against the Spurs.
  • •Record-setting comeback from 29 points in Game 4.
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  • 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — The Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks. Brunson scores 45, and New York tops Spurs for title
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Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they’re the Champion Knicks.

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Los Angeles LakersNew York KnicksSan Antonio SpursNBABasketball

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