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Knicks earn championship title amid star-studded Garden celebration

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:55 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Knicks earn championship title amid star-studded Garden celebration

Summary

The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973 on June 10, 2026, after overcoming a 2-1 series deficit against the San Antonio Spurs. Following a halftime concert by the Wu-Tang Clan at Game 4, the Knicks turned around their performance despite an initially poor showing. The halftime show was attended by numerous celebrities, with notable praise from hip-hop figures for the energy shift it provided. The Knicks completed the series with a remarkable comeback to clinch the title, breaking a 53-year streak without a championship victory.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks lead 2-1 before Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
•Wu-Tang Clan performed at halftime to boost team morale.
•The Knicks broke a 53-year championship drought.
•Celebrities including Spike Lee and Timothee Chalamet attended the game.
•Knicks had not won a title since May 10, 1973.

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9:55 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I’ve Never Seen This Level of Unity’: Wu-Tang Clan, Fat Joe, Chuck D and More NYC Rappers Celebrate the Knicks’ Championship Win

What they're saying

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It’s June 10, 2026, and RZA, the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, is reading the room — a really big room. The Wu’s many members have once again joined forces to rock Madison Square Garden, but this is no ordinary hometown concert. The newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members are set to …
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