Knicks Win First NBA Title Since 1973

The Knicks ending a 53-year championship drought is one of the biggest sports stories in years, capped by the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. It is a major cultural moment for New York City and the NBA.

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Sources: Bleacher Report, NPR News

The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games to end a 53-year championship drought. Point guard Jalen Brunson won Finals MVP after a masterful five-game performance leading New York to the title.

The series featured one of the most dramatic moments in NBA Finals history. In Game 4, the Knicks rallied from 29 points down to beat San Antonio 107-106, the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. That win gave New York a 3-1 series lead and put the franchise on the brink of its first championship in over five decades. The Knicks closed out the Spurs in Game 5 to claim the title.

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Bleacher Report
Knicks Win NBA Title vs. Spurs, Final Box Score Stats & Highlights for Jalen Brunson, Wemby, KAT
For the first time since 1973, the New York Knicks are NBA champions.
NPR News
Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.
Bleacher Report
Jalen Brunson Wins NBA Finals 2026 MVP, Top Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is the NBA Finals MVP after a masterful five-game championship performance to lead his team its first title since 1973.

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