What happened: The New York Knicks have won the 2026 NBA Championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the Finals. The clinching 94-90 victory in Game 5 ends a 53-year championship drought for the franchise.
Why it matters: The victory restores the Knicks to the summit of the NBA for the first time since the Red Holzman era. The championship validates the team's multi-year rebuilding strategy and establishes New York as the new standard in the league.
By the numbers: NBA Finals Score: Knicks 4, Spurs 1; Game 5: NYK 94, SAS 90; Finals MVP: Jalen Brunson (32.6 PPG, 45 pts in Game 5).
What to watch: The city will host a championship parade for the team through the Canyon of Heroes later this week.