NYC erupts as Knicks win Game 5, NBA championship for first time in half a century

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Listen to the Knicks and Spurs radio calls as New York came back to win Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals and their first championship in 53 years.

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KNICKS END 53-YEAR TITLE DROUGHT, DEFEAT SPURS TO WIN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP

NEW YORK/SAN ANTONIO — The New York Knicks are NBA champions once again, ending a 53-year wait after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. The historic victory secured the franchise’s first championship since 1973.

Leading the charge was Knicks star Jalen Brunson, who delivered a sensational performance with 45 points, helping New York rally from a double-digit deficit and close out the series 4-1. Brunson also added key assists and rebounds in a game that came down to the final moments.

The Spurs had built a lead of as much as 16 points, but the Knicks clawed their way back in the second half, fueled by timely defence and clutch plays from teammates, including OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson.

“This is what New York has been waiting for,” commentators noted as jubilant Knicks fans celebrated a long-awaited championship that generations had dreamed of witnessing. The victory also carried symbolic weight, as the Knicks defeated the same franchise that beat them in the 1999 NBA Finals.

The championship marks a remarkable turnaround for the Knicks, who entered the Finals as underdogs against a talented Spurs squad led by rising superstar Victor Wembanyama. Despite San Antonio’s strong showing throughout the series, New York’s resilience proved decisive.

Source: Sportsnet, The Guardian

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Indeed, Nick came from behind to secure a thrilling victory, earning congratulations as the champion. The Knicks guard scored 15 of his 45 points in the fourth quarter of the 94-90, clinching Game 5 victory against the San Antonio Spurs. He also added three assists and three rebounds in the game, as New York again found itself down by double digits in the first quarter, only to chip away as the game wore on. Congratulations are in order, and this win is a testament to the team’s perseverance. I too share in the triumph, thank you. #Knicks #knickswon #NBAFinals #wepa

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Woooooooooooo!!!!
The Excitement is Electric!
My parents, aunts n uncles have Always been Huge Basketball fans, My Whole life!
I remember the Sundays with my mom n aunts back in the day watching the game!
Always Loud n Hype! lol
I was actually around for the last Knicks Championship Win!!!
My Dad was a Basketball Star in High School in South Carolina!
He and his brother,
My Uncle Marshall,
were Forever Knicks fans!
Til the very end, I could call my Uncle n he’d b watching the Knicks n fussin lol
I said to my cousins as we were in the semi finals n finals that they HAD to Win this for My
Uncle Marshmallow
And uhm,
tho I was lookin for Knicks in 4 (but da Cheeto jacked that up ),
I said it’s ok…… I’m Believing for
KNICKS IN 5!!!!
Well, Here We Are!
Knicks in 5, Baby!!!
Great Job Guys!
Congrats to the Entire Team, Coaching Staff n Everyone in
The Knicks Organization!!!
Thank You All,
We are Proud New Yorkers!!!
Ladies n Gentlemen,
Help Me Congratulate
The 2026 NBA Champions
The NEW YORK KNICKS!!!

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Stanley Washington

CHAOS ERUPTS IN NYC AFTER KNICKS WIN TITLE

What started as a celebration quickly turned into disorder as crowds flooded Midtown Manhattan. Videos show damaged police vehicles, vandalized buses, clashes with officers, and multiple arrests as thousands of fans poured into the streets following the Knicks’ historic championship victory. Officials deployed large numbers of officers in riot gear to regain control of several areas.

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This is a developing story. If reports of additional incidents emerge, we’ll keep you updated