Overview
- The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 to win the Finals series 4–1, clinching the title on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
- Jalen Brunson led the victory with 45 points, was named Finals MVP, and delivered the late fourth-quarter scoring that flipped the game in New York’s favor.
- The Knicks staged multiple dramatic rallies in the series, including a record 29‑point comeback in Game 4 and a recovery from a 16‑point deficit in the clincher.
- San Antonio’s young core produced strong individual numbers—Victor Wembanyama posted 19 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks in Game 5 while rookie Dylan Harper scored 25—but the Spurs fell short in closing out games.
- Reserve center Ariel Hukporti logged minutes in the clincher to become the third German to win an NBA championship, and the title sent New York into major street celebrations that prompted a heavy city and police presence after earlier postgame unrest.