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Knicks beat Spurs to win their first NBA title since 1973 as brilliant Brunson shines again

The Guardian UK Sunday 14 June 2026, 03:43 UTC By Tom Dart 1 min read
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As it happened: Knicks 94–90 SpursJalen Brunson scores 45 points to seal 4-1 series victoryThe long wait is over. After 53 years of sometimes painful anticipation the New York Knicks are NBA champions once again. Their 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Saturday’s Game 5 sealed a 4-1 series victory in the NBA finals.

The long wait is over. After 53 years of sometimes painful anticipation the New York Knicks are NBA champions once again.

Their 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Saturday’s Game 5 sealed a 4-1 series victory in the NBA finals.

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