Knicks capture NBA championship, ending 53-year title drought
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on June 13. This victory marks the Knicks' first championship under owner James Dolan and their first title since 1973. Dolan's long-stated ambition for a championship came to fruition after a season of strategic roster moves and successful trades. The win also highlights a recent trend in the NBA of parity with eight different champions in the last eight years.
- •Knicks win their first championship since 1973.
- •Defeated Spurs 94-90 in Game 5.
- •James Dolan's vision and strategic moves led to the title.
- •New York becomes the eighth different NBA champion in eight years.
- •Franchise saw significant financial gains during playoff run.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Beat Spurs To Win First NBA Title in 53 Years
"New York is the eighth different NBA champion in eight years.
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