Knicks Win First NBA Title Since 1973, Defeat Spurs 4-3

The New York Knicks captured the 2026 NBA championship by beating the San Antonio Spurs 4-3, securing their first title since 1973 and igniting citywide celebrations. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with a 45‑point performance, steering the comeback in the fourth quarter.

San Antonio rallied in the second quarter but could not contain New York’s late surge. The victory ends a 53‑year championship drought, the longest in franchise history.

Fans flooded Times Square, where massive screens displayed the winning moments. The win cements the Knicks’ resurgence under head coach Tom Thibodeau.