Jalen Brunson scores 45 points as Knicks win NBA title over Spurs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:10 AM
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
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson Didn't Cry Right After the Knicks' NBA Finals Win. Then, He Saw His Dad Rick
- 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.
"Rick Brunson shared an emotional embrace with his son, and expressed some proud words about the NBA star, after the Knicks' championship win on June 13
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 6:59 PMJalen Brunson Didn't Cry Right After the Knicks' NBA Finals Win. Then, He Saw His Dad Rick
Rick Brunson shared an emotional embrace with his son, and expressed some proud words about the NBA star, after the Knicks' championship win on June 13
- 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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