History has been made as the New York Knicks have finally reclaimed NBA glory, ending a 53-year wait by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Sunday morning. With the win, the Knicks wrapped up the series 4–1 and secured their first championship since 1973, completing a memorable postseason run marked by resilience and clutch performances.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS, THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆
New York defeats San Antonio 4-1 in the NBA Finals, capturing their third championship in franchise history! pic.twitter.com/i1gmntBe06
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2026
How the Knicks Sealed the NBA Finals Trophy with a Historic Game 5 Victory?
The New York Knicks completed a stunning championship run on Saturday (local time), beating the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center to claim their first title since 1973. Entering the game with a 3–1 series lead, the Knicks wrapped up the best-of-seven series 4–1, powered by a breathtaking performance from Jalen Brunson, who dropped a game-high 45 points and once again delivered in the biggest moments.
Despite a shaky start where they struggled badly from the field and trailed for much of the first half, New York stayed composed and gradually clawed their way back into the contest. Brunson took over in the final quarter, scoring 13 straight points for the Knicks and eventually pushing them ahead, as the team closed out yet another comeback win to seal the championship in style.
NBA Finals 2026: Heartbreak for San Antonio Spurs as Title Slips Away in Final Push
The Spurs, meanwhile, started strong and looked in control early, building a double-digit lead in the first quarter and extending it further in the second behind a dominant defensive display from Victor Wembanyama. The young star anchored the paint with five first-half blocks as San Antonio appeared set to force a Game 6.
However, their momentum faded after halftime as New York slowly chipped away at the lead. Although the Spurs still held a halftime advantage thanks to a late buzzer-beater from Devin Vassell, they were unable to sustain their intensity in the second half and ultimately fell short in the closing minutes of a tightly contested battle.
For San Antonio, rookie Dylan Harper led the scoring with 25 points, while Wembanyama finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks in a strong but ultimately losing effort. Despite their early control in Game 5, the Spurs were unable to overcome New York’s late-game execution, as the Knicks capped off a dominant playoff run with just three total losses across the postseason.
