For the New York Knicks, the long wait for championship glory is finally over.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, leading the Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night at Frost Bank Center.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, left, drives past Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin Brunson put the Knicks on his back late
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