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

<ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jun/13/nba-finals-new-york-knicks-san-antonio-spurs-live">As it happened: Knicks 94–90 Spurs</a></p></li><li><p>Jalen Brunson scores 45 points to seal 4-1 series victory</p></li></ul><p>The long wait is over. After 53 years of sometimes painful anticipation the New York Knicks <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jun/13/nba-finals-new-york-knicks-san-antonio-spurs-live">are NBA champions once again</a>.</p><p>Their 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Saturday’s Game 5 sealed a 4-1 series victory in the NBA finals.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/new-york-knicks-win-nba-title-san-antonio-spurs">Continue reading...</a>