NEW YORK: The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday. The Knicks won the best-of-seven championship series 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and his young Spurs teammates on their home floor to lift the trophy for the first time since 1973.
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The New York Knicks celebrate after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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The New York Knicks celebrate after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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New York Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Knicks capture first NBA title in 53 years, defeat Spurs in 5 games
Knicks end 53-year wait, beat Spurs to win NBA title
New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
New York Knicks triumph after 53 years, clinching their first NBA title
Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over Spurs in Game 5
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New York Knicks win first NBA title in 53 years, beating Wembanyama's Spurs
Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years with win over Spurs in Game 5
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to clinch their first NBA…
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…
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, led by Jalen Brunson's stunning 45-point performance, defied the odds to secure their first NBA title in 53…
(AP) — The New York Knicks have won their first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the…
