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Knicks win NBA title, ending 53-year championship drought
The New York Knicks defeated the opposing team 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026. The victory marked the franchise’s first championship since 1973.
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The New York Knicks defeated their opponent 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026, securing the franchise’s first championship in 53 years. The win came in San Antonio at Frost Bank Center. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including a strong fourth-quarter performance that helped seal the outcome.
Smith’s reaction ESPN host Stephen A.
Smith, a lifelong Knicks fan, was present for the celebration. He described the moment as the best feeling he had experienced while covering sports. “I don’t even know how to put it in words because I damn sure didn’t play,” Smith said. ” Smith added that he had not expected the title during the series.
He referenced past disappointments, including missed layups and Game 7 losses, before noting the end of the long drought.
Series outcome The Knicks won 15 of their final 16 playoff games after trailing 2-1 in the first round. The team finished the series in five games.
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