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New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years

New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years
BBC News Sunday 14 June 2026, 03:41 UTC 1 min read
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The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.

The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.
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