Knicks win 1st NBA championship in more than 50 years, setting off pandemonium in NYC - ABC News

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026, claiming their first NBA championship in 53 years. Jalen Brunson was named the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. Celebrations erupted across New York City's five boroughs, with at least 63 people arrested by the NYPD during the post-game festivities.