Knicks win NBA Championship, Towns praises lucky charm Woods
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:26 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA Championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the Finals on June 13. The Knicks trailed by 16 points in the first half but rallied behind Jalen Brunson's 45 points. Karl-Anthony Towns celebrated the victory alongside Jordyn Woods, who brought a lucky orange bag to every Finals game, becoming part of the team's championship lore. The Knicks secured the series 4-1, with Brunson leading the effort and Towns contributing despite foul trouble. The team celebrated their historic win and the unique role of Woods' bag in their journey.
- •Knicks win NBA Championship on June 13, 2026
- •New York defeated San Antonio 94-90 in Game 5
- •Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the clinching game
- •Karl-Anthony Towns celebrated with Jordyn Woods
- •Woods' orange bag became a lucky charm for the team
- 8:26 AMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns gives props to ‘lucky’ charm Jordyn Woods brought to every NBA Finals game
"Karl-Anthony Towns had the NBA trophy in his hands, Jordyn Woods by his side, and still made time to credit the Knicks’ strangest good-luck charm. After New York beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win its first championship since 1973, the celebration quickly turned personal for Towns and Woods.
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