Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years with win over Spurs in Game 5

The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on June 14, 2026, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to clinch the series 4-1. Jalen Brunson was the standout performer, scoring a sensational 45 points to lead New York to victory on the Spurs' home floor. It is the Knicks' first title since 1973, ending one of the longest championship droughts in NBA history.