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Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship

BBC News · Jun 14, 2026, 7:12 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The New York Knicks were NBA champions in 1970 and 1973
  • The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for their third NBA Championship with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
  • The Knicks clinched the best-of-seven series 4-1, recovering from a double-figure deficit in all four victories to lift the trophy for the first time since 1973.

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The New York Knicks were NBA champions in 1970 and 1973

The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for their third NBA Championship with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

The Knicks clinched the best-of-seven series 4-1, recovering from a double-figure deficit in all four victories to lift the trophy for the first time since 1973.

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