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Breaking: Knicks end 53-year drought to win NBA championship

Breaking: Knicks end 53-year drought to win NBA championship
ABC Australia Sunday 14 June 2026, 03:36 UTC 1 min read
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New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in 53 years after defeating San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the Finals. Playing in San Antonio, the Knicks trailed at the start of the final quarter but overpowered the home side to claim the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. The Knicks last ruled the NBA world in 1973 when they claimed their second championship.

New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in 53 years after defeating San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the Finals. Playing in San Antonio, the Knicks trailed at the start of the final quarter but overpowered the home side to claim the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. The Knicks last ruled the NBA world in 1973 when they claimed their second championship. They won the best-of-seven Finals series against the Spurs 4-1. Loading [Image text:] CASILE NEW'YORK 5 25
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