The New York Knicks are NBA champions once again — ending a 53-year title drought with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, June 13.
Star guard Jalen Brunson was the standout performer of the night, pouring in a game-high 45 points to help New York close out the best-of-seven NBA Finals in just five games. The series wrapped up only days after the Knicks completed what has been called the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history.
San Antonio came out firing and built multiple double-digit advantages throughout the game, keeping the pressure on New York for much of the night. But the Knicks refused to fold, chipping away at the deficit before finally grabbing their first lead of the game with 3 minutes and 40 seconds remaining.
The Spurs could not answer, and New York held on to seal the championship. The Knicks’ postseason run was remarkably efficient — they lost just three games across the entire playoff stretch on their way to claiming the franchise’s first title since 1973.
