What happened: The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to win the 2026 NBA Finals 4-1. The game was marked by a controversial no-call on a Victor Wembanyama landing-zone violation against Jalen Brunson that many analysts expected to result in a flagrant foul.

Why it matters: Had a flagrant been assessed, Wembanyama faced an automatic one-game suspension for a potential Game 6 due to playoff foul accumulation. The Knicks' victory closed the series, sparing the league a high-profile officiating controversy and securing New York's first championship since 1973 behind Finals MVP Jalen Brunson.

What to watch: The NBA will enter the offseason with the Knicks as defending champions, while the Spurs look to build on Wembanyama's historic sophomore campaign.