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

The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 on the road at Frost Bank Center to claim the series 4–1. Jalen Brunson was the standout performer, scoring 45 points to seal the title. The victory ended a 53-year wait for the Knicks, who completed another late comeback win after previously staging the largest comeback in NBA Finals history at Madison Square Garden.