What happened: The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to clinch the 2026 NBA Finals. After rallying from a 16-point deficit, the Knicks secured a 4-1 series victory to claim the franchise's first title in over half a century.
Why it matters: The win marks a historic return to the summit for the Knicks, who reached the Finals for the first time since 1999. Jalen Brunson's MVP performance cements this squad's place in New York sports history alongside the legendary 1970 and 1973 teams.
By the numbers: Series Result: Knicks 4, Spurs 1. Game 5 Score: Knicks 94, Spurs 90. Finals MVP: Jalen Brunson (45 pts). Title Drought: 53 years.
What to watch: The city of New York is expected to announce parade details shortly as celebrations continue across all five boroughs.