Yesterday, the New York Knicks won their first NBA Championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. Fans across New York City held watch parties at their homes, at bars, and in the streets—and they erupted in celebration after the Knicks’ historic win.June 14, 2026, 1:13 PM ET Adam Gray / GettyNew York Knicks fans climb on buses in Times Square as they celebrate after their team won the NBA Finals, in New York City.Darren Abate / APThe New York Knicks celebrate with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 13, 2026.Bruce Cotler / ZUMA Press Wire / ReutersBrooklyn residents celebrate the New York Knicks’ NBA Championship win against San Antonio Spurs during a watch party at Satsang Unisex Salon.Andres Kudacki / APKnicks fans celebrate as they watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals, in New York City.Spencer Platt / GettyPeople watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at a watch party in New York City.Kena Betancur / AFP / GettyA Knicks fan waves a flag while standing on top of a traffic light pole after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs.Jeremy Weine / GettyNew Yorkers flood the street in Harlem after the Knicks won the championship.Spencer Platt / GettyPeople celebrate after the New York Knicks won, on June 13, 2026, in New York City.Victor J. Blue / Bloomberg / GettyKnicks fans celebrate in New York on June 13, 2026.Jeremy Weine / GettyNew Yorkers celebrate on a subway train on June 13, 2026.Stefan Jeremiah / APKnicks fans watch Game 5 at a watch party in New York City.Brenden Willsch / Imagn Images / ReutersThe New York Knicks 7th Avenue Squad celebrates outside of Madison Square Garden while watching the conclusion of Game 5.Carlos Chiossone / ZUMA Press Wire / ReutersKnicks fans erupt at a watch party as Jalen Brunson’s 45-point performance sealed a 94–90 Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs.Adam Gray / GettyKnicks fans celebrate in New York City on June 13, 2026.Adam Gray / GettyKnicks fans climb on buses as they celebrate in Times Square.Hailey Swanson / Hailstorm Visuals / Sipa USA / ReutersFans celebrate at a watch party for Game 5 of the NBA Finals near Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks, on June 13, 2026.About the AuthorAlan Taylor is a senior editor at The Atlantic.Explore More Topics