The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973, using another epic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and taking the series 4-1.
On Thursday, New York City fans came out in droves to celebrate the New York Knicks' first NBA championship win since 1973.
A look back at the team's storied title pedigree.
The Knicks clinched their first title since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs behind Jalen Brunson (45 pts).
Knicks vs. Spurs only went five games, but each game came down to the wire as New York snapped its title drought ...
As of 2026, the Knicks have the fifth-longest NBA championship drought, with 53 years between titles.
The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973. Here were our live updates, analysis and more from Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
The New York Knicks are NBA champions, and fans got to revel in that celebration on Thursday during the championship parade.
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