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Knicks Win First NBA Championship in 53 Years | Axios Times

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SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:02 AM

Knicks Win First NBA Championship in 53 Years

Al Jazeera Staff

The New York Knicks ended their five-decade-long title drought by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Winning 94-90, the Knicks secured their first championship since 1973 and the third in franchise history.

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The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the Finals.

Entering the game at the Frost Bank Center with a 3-1 series lead, the Knicks needed only one more victory to clinch the title. It marks the third NBA championship in franchise history, following previous titles in 1973 and 1970.

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