Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks are crowned in the NBA after half a century of waiting
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The New York Knicks buried a 53-year curse by becoming NBA champions for the first time since 1973, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, after beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5.
The New York Knicks buried a 53-year curse by becoming NBA champions for the first time since 1973, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, after beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5. Point guard Jalen Brunson, recognized as the best player in the Finals, scored 45 points. The celebration of the championship broke out in the streets of at least five districts of New York, coinciding with the World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Morocco.
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