Knicks end 53-year title drought with Game 5 victory over Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 on June 13, 2026. ESPN New York's Tyler Murray and Monica McNutt provided a memorable radio call, capturing the emotion of the moment as the Knicks clinched the title. McNutt expressed strong emotions during the broadcast, marking the significance of this victory in franchise history. Fans and broadcasters alike celebrated the culmination of the Knicks' journey back to championship contention.
- •Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973.
- •Victory secured in Game 5 against the Spurs.
- •Broadcast captures emotional moment as Knicks are crowned champions.
- •Tyler Murray and Monica McNutt provided the radio call.
- •Fans celebrate the end of a 53-year title drought.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — The passionate radio call of the moment the Knicks became champs met the moment
"The Knicks radio call of the title drought ending was too good.
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