The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973 after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, clinching the series 4-1.
The victory capped a remarkable postseason run for New York and ended one of the longest championship droughts in franchise history. Star guard Jalen Brunson delivered a historic performance, scoring 45 points in the title-clinching game and earning NBA Finals MVP honors.
The young Spurs squad, led by Victor Wembanyama, put up a strong fight throughout the series, but New York’s experience and late-game execution proved decisive.
