Closer look at how the Knicks won the 2026 NBA championship

The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 on the road, claiming their first title since 1973 — ending a 53-year drought. Star guard Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the clinching game, delivering an emotional victory. Brunson celebrated with his father Rick Brunson, a Knicks assistant coach and former NBA player.