Knicks Win NBA Title, Defeat Spurs 94-90 in Game Five
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in game five of the 2026 NBA Finals to claim the championship. Point guard Jalen Brunson scored 45 points and was named Finals MVP. The victory ended a five-decade title drought for the franchise.
ESPNThe New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in game five of the 2026 NBA Finals after overcoming a double-digit deficit. Point guard Jalen Brunson scored 45 points and was named Finals MVP. The win marked the first Knicks championship since 1973.
The Knicks trailed by double digits before rallying to victory. Brunson accounted for nearly half the team's points in the contest. The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy was presented to the Knicks for the first time since 1973.
Brunson entered the NBA as the 33rd pick in the 2018 draft. He played four seasons with the Dallas Mavericks before joining the Knicks. His father, Rick Brunson, appeared in the 1999 NBA Finals with the Knicks and later returned to the organization as an assistant coach in 2022.
““When the opportunity came about to step into roles that were asked of me, I was ready for it. A ticker-tape parade is scheduled later this week. Brunson said his approach to preparation has remained consistent throughout his career.”
