NBA-Knicks defeat Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought

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Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Pool Photo via Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) in the second half during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) makes a jump shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the third quarter during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) shoots the ball past New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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June 13 : The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to claim their first NBA championship since 1973.

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