New York Knicks Defeat San Antonio Spurs to Win 2026 NBA Title
The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13 at Frost Bank Center. They overcame a 29-point deficit during the series to claim the championship.
yardbarker.comThe New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, securing the franchise's first championship in 53 years. The Knicks trailed by as many as 29 points during the series but rallied in the second half of each Finals game.
They finished the postseason with a 13-game winning streak after starting 1-2 against the Atlanta Hawks.
The Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers during the playoffs. They also trailed by 22 points at one point in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers before winning that game. Owner James Dolan addressed the team in the locker room ahead of the postseason.
He spoke for several minutes about the importance of sacrifice during the 10-week playoff period and told players to avoid fornication for those 10 weeks. Dolan visited the Knicks locker room after Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He lifted his shirt to show a scar from bypass surgery and told the team he did not need additional heart trouble.
Coach Mike Brown met individually with each Knicks starter before the postseason began to hear their concerns. Mitchell Robinson caught snakes before a playoff game against the Atlanta Hawks and again before Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Both games resulted in Knicks victories.
The Knicks' title run began after their 1-2 start against the Hawks and concluded with the Game 5 win in San Antonio on June 13.
