Jalen Brunson

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Jalen Brunson leads Knicks past Spurs, ends 53-year drought

Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 45 points in Game 5, setting a Knicks record for points in a Finals game, to clinch the team's first NBA title in 53 years.

Yara Haddad·June 15, 2026

Jalen Brunson celebrates with the NBA championship trophy after the New York Knicks win the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

The Culture

Knicks Win 2026 NBA Championship, Defeating Spurs 94-90

For the first time since 1973, the New York Knicks are NBA champions, clinching the title with a 94-90 Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Yara Haddad·June 14, 2026

Jalen Brunson celebrates with the NBA championship trophy as confetti falls over cheering New York Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden.

The Culture

NYC Knicks Win First NBA Title in 53 Years

After 53 agonizing years, the New York Knicks finally hoisted the NBA championship trophy in 2026, clinching the title with a decisive 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5.

Yara Haddad·June 14, 2026

Jalen Brunson shooting a game-winning free throw for the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.

The Game

New York Knicks edge Spurs 105-104 in Game 2

Jalen Brunson sank a game-winning free throw, securing the New York Knicks' 13th consecutive playoff victory and a 2-0 NBA Finals lead, but only after surrendering a 14-0 fourth-quarter run that nearl

Yara Haddad·June 8, 2026