Knicks win first championship in 53 years after beating Spurs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026. This victory culminated a remarkable playoff run that included comeback wins against the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Fans celebrated the achievement outside Madison Square Garden, marking the end of a long championship drought for the franchise. Jalen Brunson earned the Finals MVP award after scoring 45 points in the clinching game, highlighting a historic season for the Knicks.
- •Knicks clinched the title on June 13, 2026.
- •New York won Game 5, 94-90 against the Spurs.
- •Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the decisive game.
- •Fans celebrated in the streets and at watch parties.
- •This championship is the Knicks' first since 1973.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks fans revel after first championship in 53 years: ‘Pandemonium’
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks fans celebrate first NBA title since 1973 across New York
"NEW YORK — The Knicks’ first championship in 53 years was about so much more than the players, coaches, staffers and front office who made it happen. It was just as much about the generations of New Yorkers who endured the painful years — those who stuck with the Knicks through all of the losing. That much was clear to the fans who celebrated outside of Madison Square Garden on Saturday night ...
"The Knicks are NBA champions in 2026. And New York knows how to celebrate.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:12 AMKnicks fans revel after first championship in 53 years: ‘Pandemonium’
NEW YORK — The Knicks’ first championship in 53 years was about so much more than the players, coaches, staffers and front office who made it happen. It was just as much about the generations of New Yorkers who endured the painful years — those who stuck with the Knicks through all of the losing. That much was clear to the fans who celebrated outside of Madison Square Garden on Saturday night ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:03 AMKnicks fans celebrate first NBA title since 1973 across New York
The Knicks are NBA champions in 2026. And New York knows how to celebrate.
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