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.
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