Finally! Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with Game 5 win over Spurs
The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four of those victories.
Olivia Bennett 
The wait is officially over. After 53 years of anticipation, the New York Knicks are once again NBA champions. Behind a heroic performance from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks secured their title with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 on Saturday night, clinching the series 4-1.
Brunson was the catalyst for the historic win, pouring in 45 points. He took control of the contest in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 consecutive points to propel New York past the Spurs. This scoring outburst set a new Knicks record for points in a Finals game, surpassing the 38-point mark previously held by Willis Reed since the 1970 series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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A Legacy of Comebacks
Staying true to their identity throughout the postseason, the Knicks rallied from a 16-point deficit in Game 5 to earn the win. This victory mirrored the entire series, as New York overcame double-digit deficits in each of their four wins. Even after missing 16 of their first 18 attempts and falling behind early, the team remained composed.
"I have no words," Brunson said during the celebration. "It’s everything I ever dreamed of. Whenever someone counted us out, we found a way to come back and do something about it."
Brunson's "Nova Knicks" teammates also played key roles in the clincher, as Mikal Bridges added 14 points and Josh Hart contributed 13. For the Spurs, Dylan Harper led the scoring with 25 points, while Victor Wembanyama recorded 19 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks.
Historic Postseason Run
The path to this championship included one of the most remarkable turnarounds in league history. In Game 4, the Knicks erased a 29-point gap to win 107-106 following OG Anunoby’s tip-in in the final seconds. That performance stands as the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
Saturday night in San Antonio felt like a home game for the Knicks, with thousands of traveling supporters witnessing the franchise secure its first title since 1973. For Brunson, the win was poetic; having already won two NCAA titles in Texas with Villanova, adding an NBA championship in the state completed a unique "Texas three-step" of basketball success.
