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NBA finals: Knicks face Spurs in Game 5 with chance to clinch first title since 1973 - follow live

The Guardian UK Saturday 13 June 2026, 23:31 UTC By Bryan Armen Graham 1 min read
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Knicks visit Spurs for Game 5 with 3-1 series leadNew York can clinch first title since 1973 with winReach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by emailFor more than half a century, New York has waited for this. Through blackouts and bankruptcies, dynasties and rebuilds, celebrities courtside and coaches on the hot seat, the Knicks have spent 53 years searching for a championship. Tonight, they are one victory from ending the wait.

  • Knicks visit Spurs for Game 5 with 3-1 series lead

  • New York can clinch first title since 1973 with win

  • Reach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by email

For more than half a century, New York has waited for this. Through blackouts and bankruptcies, dynasties and rebuilds, celebrities courtside and coaches on the hot seat, the Knicks have spent 53 years searching for a championship. Tonight, they are one victory from ending the wait.

Standing in their path is a San Antonio Spurs team still trying to process what happened 72 hours ago.

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