basketball · NBA

Knicks win the 2026 NBA Finals

Occurred June 13, 2026 · Reported July 3, 2026

Official

Historical record

What happened

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs four games to one to win the 2026 NBA Finals; Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP.

Result

Competition
NBA Finals
Season
2025-26
Champion
New York Knicks
Runner-up
San Antonio Spurs
Final
Won series 4-1

Why it matters

It is the Knicks' third NBA championship and their first since 1973, ending the longest active title drought among the league's original franchises.

Who or what is affected

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