Starting 5: Knicks complete historic run, win first NBA title since 1973

The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lead the Knicks in a comeback from a 16-point deficit to secure the title. The victory ended a 53-year championship drought for New York.