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Knicks capture first championship in 53 years, defeat Spurs in Game 5

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Knicks capture first championship in 53 years, defeat Spurs in Game 5

Summary

The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The franchise's successful run began in the summer of 2022 with the signing of Jalen Brunson. Key trades for Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Karl-Anthony Towns helped build a formidable roster. The Knicks' postseason included wins against the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Their playoff campaign featured a historic 13-game winning streak, with standout performances particularly from Towns in the Finals.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks win their first championship since 1973.
•Team beat Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
•Brunson played a central role in leading the offense.
•Knicks had a historic 13-game winning streak in playoffs.
•Towns and Anunoby made crucial contributions in Finals.

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3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ magical run to long-awaited championship started well before this postseason

What they're saying

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The New York Knicks’ magical run to this long-awaited NBA championship didn’t start in April. It didn’t even start in October. It started in the summer of 2022, when Knicks president Leon Rose signed an undersized point guard named Jalen Brunson to a four-year, $104 million contract, entrusting a former second-round pick who had never been a full-time starter to become the engine of the ...
— Yahoo Sports

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