Knicks beat Spurs to win their first NBA title since 1973 as brilliant Brunson shines again

As it happened: Knicks 94–90 Spurs Jalen Brunson scores 45 points to seal 4-1 series victory Good things come to those who wait for a long, long time. The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in 53 years with another thrilling late comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Three days after grabbing a 3-1 NBA finals series lead by completing the largest comeback in finals history at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks sealed the deal on the road with another epic display of resilience and recovery, stunning the Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Continue reading...

Tom Dart · Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:43 PM
US news | The Guardian

Knicks beat Spurs to win their first NBA title since 1973 as brilliant Brunson shines again

As it happened: Knicks 94–90 Spurs
Jalen Brunson scores 45 points to seal 4-1 series victory

Good things come to those who wait for a long, long time. The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in 53 years with another thrilling late comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

Three days after grabbing a 3-1 NBA finals series lead by completing the largest comeback in finals history at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks sealed the deal on the road with another epic display of resilience and recovery, stunning the Spurs at Frost Bank Center.

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