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Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to historic NBA title run

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:33 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to historic NBA title run

Summary

The Knicks captured the 2025-26 NBA championship, marking a significant milestone for the franchise. Jalen Brunson played a pivotal role, averaging 28.4 points and 6.1 assists in the playoffs. He excelled in the Finals against the Spurs, scoring 32.6 points per game and leading a 29-point comeback in Game 4. The victory validates Brunson's status as one of the league's great playoff performers and concludes a historic season for the Knicks. His performance includes four consecutive games with 40 or more points during the postseason, a feat not seen since Michael Jordan.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973.
•Jalen Brunson averages 28.4 points in the playoffs.
•Brunson scores 32.6 points per game in the Finals.
•He leads a 29-point comeback in Game 4.
•Brunson records four straight playoff games with 40+ points.

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12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks star Jalen Brunson solidified himself as all-time great with NBA title run

What they're saying

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The 2025-26 Knicks championship run, aside from being euphoric, historically impressive and unifying, it also validated Jalen Brunson as an all-time great playoff performer.
— Yahoo Sports

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