Knicks secure first championship since 1973 with Game 5 victory over Spurs
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in 53 years by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the Finals yesterday. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with a franchise-record 45 points, earning the Finals MVP award. The Knicks overcame an early deficit, trailing by as many as 16 points during the game. Their resilient fourth-quarter performance included several clutch free throws from Brunson, enabling New York to end a long championship drought. This victory marks a significant moment for a franchise that last won the title in 1973.
- •Knicks win NBA Finals 4-1 against Spurs.
- •Jalen Brunson scored a franchise-record 45 points.
- •New York overcame a double-digit deficit in Game 5.
- •Brunson's fourth-quarter run fueled the comeback.
- •Game 5 concluded the Knicks' 53-year championship wait.
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks celebrate their historic win
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Finally! Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with Game 5 win over Spurs
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — New York erupts as Knicks win first NBA title since 1973
- 7:13 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship
- 7:12 AMBBC Sport — Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — What the Knicks' Championship Means to New York
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — NBA-Knicks defeat Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought
- 3:41 AMAl Jazeera English — Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years with win over Spurs in Game 5 - Al Jazeera
"The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games to become NBA champions on Saturday, delivering New York City’s first basketball title in 53 years and ending one of the longest losing streaks in US sports history.
"Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York after the team defeated the Spurs 94-90 to claim its first NBA championship in more than five decades.
"June 13 (Reuters) - The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 90-94 on Saturday to claim their first NBA championship since 1973.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 10:49 PMNew York Knicks celebrate their historic win
The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games to become NBA champions on Saturday, delivering New York City’s first basketball title in 53 years and ending one of the longest losing streaks in US sports history.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 12:26 PMFinally! Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with Game 5 win over Spurs
The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four of those victories.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 8:10 AMNew York erupts as Knicks win first NBA title since 1973
Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York after the team defeated the Spurs 94-90 to claim its first NBA championship in more than five decades.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:13 AMKnicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship
The New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship since 1973 thanks to a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 7:12 AMKnicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship
The New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship since 1973 thanks to a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:36 AMWhat the Knicks' Championship Means to New York
With their defeat of the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks clinched their first title since 1973
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:49 AMNBA-Knicks defeat Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought
June 13 (Reuters) - The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 90-94 on Saturday to claim their first NBA championship since 1973.
- Al Jazeera EnglishJun 14, 2026, 3:41 AMKnicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years with win over Spurs in Game 5 - Al Jazeera
The New York Knicks ended their championship drought on Saturday, winning the best-of-seven NBA Finals series 4-1.
- BBC NewsJun 14, 2026, 3:41 AMNew York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years - BBC
The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:32 AMKnicks Defeat Spurs in Thrilling NBA Finals Finish to Clinch First Championship in 53 Years
The New York Knicks won Game 5 of the NBA Finals
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:32 AMKnicks pull out 94-90 Game 5 win over Spurs, secure first title since 1973
The Knicks secured their first NBA title in 53 years with a Game 5 win over the Spurs on Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:29 AMNBA Finals: Knicks defeat Spurs, win championship
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs Saturday to become NBA champions for the first time since 1973.
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