The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA championship Saturday night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 at Frost Bank Center. Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 45 points on 14-of-27 shooting, including 13-of-15 from the free-throw line, to power New York’s comeback from a 16-point deficit. The victory gave the Knicks their first NBA title since 1973 and capped a 15-1 postseason run.
