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Knicks clinch NBA title, Trump calls it basketball's greatest moment

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Knicks clinch NBA title, Trump calls it basketball's greatest moment
Summary

The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, which concluded the series 4-1. Donald Trump praised the franchise and owner Jim Dolan on social media, referring to their playoff performance as possibly the greatest in basketball history. Jalen Brunson emerged as the Finals MVP after scoring 45 points in the decisive game. The Knicks' playoff run included several close victories, culminating in this historic moment for the team and its fans.

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  • •Knicks defeat Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win the title.
  • •New York finishes the series 4-1, their first championship since 1973.
  • •Trump congratulates Jim Dolan and highlights Jalen Brunson's performance.
  • •Brunson scores 45 points in the clinching game.
  • •The playoff run was characterized by intense competition and comeback victories.
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  • 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump hails New York Knicks NBA Finals win as the ‘greatest in the history of basketball’
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The New York Knicks’ championship night reached the White House timeline with Donald Trump giving the franchise, its owner and its playoff run a sweeping congratulations. New York beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, closing the series 4-1 and winning its first NBA title since 1973.

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