Jalen Brunson scores 45 points as Knicks win NBA title over Spurs
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Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to victory against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 45 points in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026. The Knicks secured the championship with a final score of 94-90, ending a 53-year championship drought since 1973. The emotional celebration included Brunson and his father, Rick, who works as an assistant coach for the team. This victory marks a significant milestone for the franchise and its fans, who have long awaited a championship.
- •Knicks defeat Spurs 94-90 in Game 5
- •Jalen Brunson scores 45 points
- •Rick Brunson is an assistant coach for the Knicks
- •This title is the Knicks' first since 1973
- •Celebration marked by emotional scenes between father and son
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — How Jalen and Rick Brunson celebrated ending Knicks’ 53-year NBA Championship drought
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson celebrating Knicks NBA title win with dad Rick is so cool
"Jalen Brunson and Rick Brunson shared the kind of emotional celebration only a father and son could have after the New York Knicks finally ended their 53-year NBA championship drought. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, closing the series on the road and winning their first title since 1973.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:10 AMHow Jalen and Rick Brunson celebrated ending Knicks’ 53-year NBA Championship drought
Jalen Brunson and Rick Brunson shared the kind of emotional celebration only a father and son could have after the New York Knicks finally ended their 53-year NBA championship drought. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, closing the series on the road and winning their first title since 1973.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:06 AMJalen Brunson celebrating Knicks NBA title win with dad Rick is so cool
It's a family affair with the Knicks.
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