New York Knicks clinch NBA title after 53 years

New York Knicks owner James Dolan is interviewed by Ernie Johnson Jr. after his team`s victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center San Antonio, Texas. Pic/AFP

New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait to become NBA champions on Sunday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in the final match of the five-game finals.

Jalen Brunson was the star of the show, scoring 45 points, while Mikal Bridges (14), Josh Hart (13), and OG Anunoby (11), all chipped in for the Knicks.

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