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Knicks win first championship in 53 years after beating Spurs

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Knicks win first championship in 53 years after beating Spurs
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 3:43 PMPBS — Knicks win first championship in 53 years, igniting celebrations and chaos in New York City - PBS
  • 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Scary scene in New York as Knicks fans NBA Finals celebrations turn ugly and dangerous
  • 3:04 PMYahoo Entertainment — Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 years - Yahoo Sports
  • 1:14 PMESPN — Euphoric fans celebrate Knicks' title across NYC
  • 6:48 AMYahoo Sports — Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 years
  • 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
What they're saying
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It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence. Outside Madison Square Garden, a crowd watching on a big screen roared as the Knicks rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat the Spurs in San Antonio in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Knicks owner James Dolan, speaking in San Antonio after the game, urged fans to stay calm.

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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 ...

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For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Saturday night. New York finished the regular season with a…

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