Knicks claim first NBA title since 1973 with win over Spurs
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Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to victory in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs, securing the franchise's first NBA title in over five decades. Brunson's outstanding performance featured critical plays that effectively shut down the Spurs' attempts to rally. The Knicks have ended a championship drought that started with their last title in 1973. This historic win elevates the Knicks' standing in the league and solidifies Brunson's role as a key player in their success.
- •Jalen Brunson scored in Game 5 to lead the Knicks.
- •Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973.
- •Victory comes against the San Antonio Spurs.
- •Game 5 was held on June 14, 2026.
- 5:06 AMESPN — Brunson seals Finals MVP with 45-point showcase
- 4:43 AMESPN — Brunson shuts door on Spurs as Knicks win title
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson joins LeBron James on elite list of NBA play-off scorers with Game 5 masterclass in Finals
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP after carrying Knicks to first title in 53 years
- 3:59 AMCBS NBA — Knicks' Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP after 45-point masterpiece in Game 5 win over Spurs
- 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson’s 45, Finals MVP honors lift Knicks to first NBA title since 1973
- 3:43 AMThe Guardian Sport — Knicks beat Spurs to win their first NBA title since 1973 as brilliant Brunson shines again
"Who said a small guard can’t lead a team to a championship in this NBA? Jalen Brunson answered Saturday night with 45 points, a road closeout masterpiece and the trophy every Knicks star before him spent decades chasing. Brunson led the Knicks to a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, securing the franchise’s first championship in 53 years. He finished with 45 ...
"As it happened: Knicks 94–90 Spurs Jalen Brunson scores 45 points to seal 4-1 series victory The long wait is over. After 53 years of sometimes painful anticipation the New York Knicks are NBA champions once again. Their 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Saturday’s Game 5 sealed a 4-1 series victory in the NBA finals. Continue reading...
"Jalen Brunson turned a championship-clinching night for the New York Knicks into another piece of playoff scoring history. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, ending a 53-year title drought behind Brunson’s 45-point performance.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 14, 2026, 5:06 AMBrunson seals Finals MVP with 45-point showcase
Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors on Saturday night, capping his brilliant series with a 45-point performance for the ages to lead the Knicks to their first title in more than 50 years.
- ESPNJun 14, 2026, 4:43 AMBrunson shuts door on Spurs as Knicks win title
Jalen Brunson scored XX in Game 5, powering yet another Knicks rally over the Spurs for New York's first NBA title since 1973.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:24 AMJalen Brunson joins LeBron James on elite list of NBA play-off scorers with Game 5 masterclass in Finals
Jalen Brunson turned a championship-clinching night for the New York Knicks into another piece of playoff scoring history. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, ending a 53-year title drought behind Brunson’s 45-point performance.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:08 AMJalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP after carrying Knicks to first title in 53 years
Who said a small guard can’t lead a team to a championship in this NBA? Jalen Brunson answered Saturday night with 45 points, a road closeout masterpiece and the trophy every Knicks star before him spent decades chasing. Brunson led the Knicks to a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, securing the franchise’s first championship in 53 years. He finished with 45 ...
- CBS NBAJun 14, 2026, 3:59 AMKnicks' Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP after 45-point masterpiece in Game 5 win over Spurs
Brunson led the Knicks to their first title since 1973
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:50 AMJalen Brunson’s 45, Finals MVP honors lift Knicks to first NBA title since 1973
The Knicks are NBA Champions after Jalen Brunson's unbelievable night.
- The Guardian SportJun 14, 2026, 3:43 AMKnicks beat Spurs to win their first NBA title since 1973 as brilliant Brunson shines again
As it happened: Knicks 94–90 Spurs Jalen Brunson scores 45 points to seal 4-1 series victory The long wait is over. After 53 years of sometimes painful anticipation the New York Knicks are NBA champions once again. Their 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Saturday’s Game 5 sealed a 4-1 series victory in the NBA finals. Continue reading...
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