Knicks claim first NBA title since 1973 with win over Spurs

Jalen Brunson helped the New York Knicks win their first championship since the 1972-73 season, solidifying his legacy in the boroughs forever.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson just forced his way into NBA Finals history with a 45-point clincher against the San Antonio Spurs. The eighth-year guard carried the Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973, sparking debate about whether…

This era of Knicks basketball, culminating with the franchise's first NBA title in 53 years, is all because of the closer — the Finals MVP.

This era of Knicks basketball, culminating with the franchise's first NBA title in 53 years, is all because of the closer — the Finals MVP.

New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson put up a 45-point performance to help New York win their first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama 94-90 at Frost Bank Center on Saturday. Brunson was a no-brainer when it came to awarding the 2026 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award.

The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday.His name is Jalen Brunson," Trump said, hailing a litany of other Knicks players as well.

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.

Jalen Brunson scored XX in Game 5, powering yet another Knicks rally over the Spurs for New York's first NBA title since 1973.

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.

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 ...

Brunson led the Knicks to their first title since 1973

The Knicks are NBA Champions after Jalen Brunson's unbelievable night.

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...