New York Knicks win first NBA title since 1973, defeating Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks secured their first NBA Championship since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs. The decisive game took place on June 13, 2026, where the Knicks completed a gentleman's sweep in the NBA Finals. Mason Plumlee, a veteran center who played for Duke, was the last remaining Blue Devil in the playoffs, but did not participate in the Finals after limited appearances earlier in the playoffs. At 36, his future in the league remains uncertain as he evaluates his options following the season.
- •Knicks win the NBA Championship against the Spurs.
- •Finals game occurred on June 13, 2026.
- •Mason Plumlee did not play in the Finals.
- •Plumlee is 36 years old and is assessing his career options.
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Former Duke center falls just short of first career NBA title
"Former Duke center Mason Plumlee and the San Antonio Spurs were eliminated Saturday night, falling just short of an NBA championship.
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