Knicks secure first NBA championship in 53 years against Spurs
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Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13 in Texas. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with a remarkable 45-point performance. After a slow start, scoring just 37 points in the first half, New York rallied in the second half with solid defense and key shots. The Knicks took their first lead with under two minutes remaining, sealing the victory and leading to celebrations across New York City.
- •Knicks win 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
- •Jalen Brunson scores 45 points in the decisive game.
- •New York's last championship was in 1973.
- •Knicks overcame a 37-point first half to secure the win.
- •Celebrations erupted in New York City following the victory.
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- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Brunson's 45 pts. lead Knicks over Spurs for 1st NBA title in 53 years
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
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- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks are champions again as Jalen Brunson’s 45 points end 53-year wait
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — New York celebrates as Knicks win historic NBA championship against Spurs
"For 53 years, the Knicks had history. On Saturday night, Jalen Brunson gave them the present. The wait ended at Frost Bank Center, where the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and won their first championship since 1973. It ended with Brunson at the center of everything, the way this era of Knicks basketball has so often demanded, and with the franchise ...
"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.French star Wembanyama scored 19 points, pulled down 14 rebounds and blocked five shots and rookie Dylan Harper scored 25 points off the bench for San Antonio.
"Start spreading the news… The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years. After scoring just 37 points in the first half of the game, New York ground the San Antonio Spurs down in the second half with tough defense and timely baskets. That effort was led by Knicks point …
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:49 AMBest photos as New York Knicks win NBA championship
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lead the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:37 AMKnicks end 53-year title drought behind masterpiece by Jalen Brunson
The New York Knicks rallied once again thanks to a 45-point performance from Jalen Brunson to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, winning the team's first title since 1973.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:23 AMJalen Brunson says NBA Championship win is ‘everything he ever dreamed of’ after 45-point performance
Jalen Brunson delivered the night New York had waited 53 years to see, scoring 45 points as the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to win the NBA championship. The title-clinching Game 5 was tense, ugly, and perfect for a Knicks team that spent the Finals surviving pressure.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:01 AMBrunson's 45 pts. lead Knicks over Spurs for 1st NBA title in 53 years
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lead the New York Knicks over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, clinching the franchise's first title since 1973.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:49 AMKnicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
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.French star Wembanyama scored 19 points, pulled down 14 rebounds and blocked five shots and rookie Dylan Harper scored 25 points off the bench for San Antonio.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:46 AMNew York Knicks win first NBA championship since 1973, in photos
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:43 AMKnicks are champions again as Jalen Brunson’s 45 points end 53-year wait
For 53 years, the Knicks had history. On Saturday night, Jalen Brunson gave them the present. The wait ended at Frost Bank Center, where the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and won their first championship since 1973. It ended with Brunson at the center of everything, the way this era of Knicks basketball has so often demanded, and with the franchise ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:37 AMNew York celebrates as Knicks win historic NBA championship against Spurs
Jalen Brunson led the team to its first championship in 53 years
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:30 AMJalen Brunson Leads Knicks Win First NBA Championship In More Than 50 Years
Start spreading the news… The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years. After scoring just 37 points in the first half of the game, New York ground the San Antonio Spurs down in the second half with tough defense and timely baskets. That effort was led by Knicks point …
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