Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to clinch their first NBA championship in 53 years. The Knicks sealed the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1,…
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to clinch their first NBA championship in 53 years. The Knicks sealed the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on their home court to capture their first title since 1973.
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San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, June 13, 2026 © Darren Abate, AP
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NEW YORK: The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to win…
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to set a team record for points in a Finals game and was also named the most valuable player.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday…
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of…
The New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson's stunning 45-point performance, defied the odds to secure their first NBA title in 53…
The New York Knicks ended their championship drought on Saturday, winning the best-of-seven NBA Finals series 4-1.
