New York Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years
Key takeaways
- Series MVP Jalen Brunson has led the New York Knicks to another comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
- The game-five victory was the fourth comeback win in the Knicks 4-1 run in the best-of-seven series.
- Hoisting the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the game, team owner James Dolan shouted, "I want to say something to New York.
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Series MVP Jalen Brunson has led the New York Knicks to another comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The win secured the franchise's third NBA championship, and its first since 1973.
https://p.dw.com/p/5FMYe The New York Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years Image: Darren Abate/FR115/AP Photo/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson scored 45 points on Saturday night to lead his team back from a 16-point early game deficit and defeat the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 94-90 to win the coveted National Basketball Association (NBA) championship.
The game-five victory was the fourth comeback win in the Knicks 4-1 run in the best-of-seven series.