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
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns on why New York should ‘thank’ Jordyn Woods for NBA Finals win
- 8:26 AMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns gives props to ‘lucky’ charm Jordyn Woods brought to every NBA Finals game
"The New York Knicks’ championship run had star power, resilience and, apparently, a little bit of luck from Jordyn Woods. New York finally ended its long title wait after beating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, with Jalen Brunson leading the way and Karl-Anthony Towns playing a huge role throughout the postseason.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:39 PMKarl-Anthony Towns on why New York should ‘thank’ Jordyn Woods for NBA Finals win
The New York Knicks’ championship run had star power, resilience and, apparently, a little bit of luck from Jordyn Woods. New York finally ended its long title wait after beating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, with Jalen Brunson leading the way and Karl-Anthony Towns playing a huge role throughout the postseason.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 8:26 AMKarl-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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