Knicks win NBA Championship, defeating Spurs in Game 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The New York Knicks clinched the NBA Championship on June 13, 2026, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. This victory marks the Knicks' first championship since 1973 and the third in franchise history. The Empire State Building was lit in Knicks colors to celebrate the achievement. Meanwhile, the Mets continue to struggle, recording their seventh shutout loss of the season.
- •Knicks win NBA Championship for the first time since 1973.
- •Victory against Spurs secured in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
- •Empire State Building illuminated in Knicks colors to commemorate.
- •Mets tie for second-most shutout losses in MLB this season.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Monday Stat Party: Because NY needs another party
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Sep 6, 2026, 11:18 AMJalen Brunson on 'King of New York' label: I will never call myself that
NBA•Sep 6, 2026, 11:00 AMEvery player in Philadelphia 76ers history who has worn the No. 8
NBA•Sep 6, 2026, 7:50 AMJalen Brunson left surprised by fan claiming to know about future earnings decision
NBA•Sep 6, 2026, 4:21 AMBen Simmons handed NBA lifeline in one-year deal with Sacramento Kings
NBA•Sep 6, 2026, 3:35 AMRandle Aims to Build a Championship Culture with the Nets- NBA•Sep 6, 2026, 3:16 AMDirk Nowitzki admits that he never thought Jalen Brunson would become a superstar
