New York Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Key takeaways
- Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to clinch their first NBA championship in 53 years.
- Issued on: 14/06/2026 - 05:38Modified: 14/06/2026 - 05:51
- The Knicks won the best-of-seven championship series 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and his young Spurs teammates on their home floor to lift the trophy for the first time since 1973.
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Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to clinch their first NBA championship in 53 years. The Knicks sealed the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on their home court to capture their first title since 1973.
Issued on: 14/06/2026 - 05:38Modified: 14/06/2026 - 05:51
By: FRANCE 24 San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, June 13, 2026 © Darren Abate, AP The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday.