Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA title in 53 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
On June 13, 2026, Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to help the New York Knicks secure their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Knicks trailed at halftime but rallied in the second half to clinch the title. Brunson was named NBA Finals MVP, expressing his emotional disbelief at the victory. The team celebrated their historic win in San Antonio, receiving support from a notable celebrity fanbase during the series.
- •Brunson scored 45 points in the decisive Game 5.
- •Knicks overcome a halftime deficit of 42-37.
- •Brunson awarded NBA Finals MVP for his performance.
- •The team celebrated their championship victory in San Antonio.
- •Celebrity fans attended the game to support the Knicks.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson gets emotional after Knicks win NBA championship
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson Breaks Down in Tears After He Wins His First NBA Title with Knicks: 'Don't Know What I'm Feeling'
"New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had several emotional moments as he and his team celebrated their NBA Championship.
"The Knicks Topped the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday, June 13
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:36 PMJalen Brunson gets emotional after Knicks win NBA championship
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had several emotional moments as he and his team celebrated their NBA Championship.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:12 AMJalen Brunson Breaks Down in Tears After He Wins His First NBA Title with Knicks: 'Don't Know What I'm Feeling'
The Knicks Topped the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday, June 13
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