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Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to NBA title, silences critics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to NBA title, silences critics

Summary

Jalen Brunson helped the New York Knicks win the NBA championship by scoring 45 points in a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 on June 14. This marks the end of the Knicks' lengthy title drought. Brunson's performance in the postseason has solidified his reputation, as he averaged 28.4 points per game. Following the game, Brunson's sister addressed previous criticism from Becky Hammon, who doubted Brunson's ability as a leading player on a championship team. After Brunson's success, Hammon's earlier comments have garnered renewed scrutiny.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks defeat Spurs 94-90 to claim the NBA championship
•Brunson scored a postseason-high 45 points
•Brunson averaged 28.4 points per game during the playoffs
•Erica Brunson responds to Becky Hammon's past criticism
•Hammon questioned Brunson's ability as a No. 1 option

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson’s Sister Bites Back at Becky Hammon’s ’Small Guy’ Dig as Knicks Star Gets Last Laugh on Doubters With NBA Title

What they're saying

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Jalen Brunson got the last laugh on Becky Hammon after New York ended its lengthy title drought by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday. Brunson scored a postseason-high 45 points, along with three rebounds and three assists, helping erase more than 50 years of painful memories.
— Yahoo Sports

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