Wembanyama delivers 26 points, 12 rebounds in Finals debut
Wembanyama posted 26 points and 12 rebounds in his NBA Finals debut appearance.
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NBA Finals 2026
New York Knicks win 2026 NBA championship
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Jalen Brunson scores 45 points in Knicks NBA Finals Game 5
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the Knicks' Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. This is the most points scored by any player in Knicks NBA Finals history, surpassing the previous record of 38 points set by Willis Reed in 1970.
Jalen Brunson signed four-year, $156.5 million contract extension with Knicks in 2022
In 2022, Jalen Brunson signed a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension with the New York Knicks, accepting a significant pay cut. By taking this extension instead of pursuing a projected $269 million max deal, Brunson left approximately $113 million on the table, providing the franchise with salary cap flexibility.
Jalen Brunson averages 32.6 points per game in 2026 NBA Finals
Jalen Brunson averaged 32.6 points per game throughout the NBA Finals series and earned Finals MVP honors for the Knicks' championship victory.
New York Knicks win 2026 NBA championship, first title since 1973
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals, securing the franchise's first championship title since 1973. The Knicks won the series-clinching Game 5 on Saturday night.
Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP with 45 points in clinching game
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the Knicks' Game 5 victory and was named NBA Finals MVP. He averaged 32.6 points per game throughout the championship series.
Shaquille O'Neal concedes to Charles Barkley on Jalen Brunson free agency assessment
Following the Knicks' championship victory, Shaquille O'Neal acknowledged that Charles Barkley was correct in calling Jalen Brunson the best free-agent signing in NBA history. O'Neal stated postgame that he had underestimated Brunson's capabilities.
New York Knicks win NBA championship, defeating San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of Finals
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night, securing the franchise's first NBA title since 1973. The victory clinched the championship series for the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson scores 45 points as New York Knicks win NBA Finals
Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 45 points to lead the New York Knicks to victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, clinching the championship. This was the Knicks' first NBA Finals victory and their first championship in 53 years.
Brunson becomes first Knicks player to score over 40 points in NBA Finals game
Jalen Brunson became the first New York Knicks player in franchise history to score more than 40 points in an NBA Finals game.
Jalen Brunson awarded NBA Finals MVP
Jalen Brunson was named NBA Finals MVP after his dominant performance throughout the championship series, during which he scored 163 total points across five games and averaged 28.3 points per game in the postseason.
Brunson ties Michael Jordan's playoff scoring record
Jalen Brunson's 45-point performance in the title-clinching game ties Michael Jordan's 1998 Game 6 performance for the third-most prolific scoring performance in a title-clinching game in NBA history, behind Bob Pettit (1958) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (2021).
Knicks complete postseason run winning 15 of final 16 games
The New York Knicks completed their postseason run by winning 15 of their final 16 games, culminating in their NBA championship victory.
New York Knicks to hold championship parade on Canyon of Heroes
The New York Knicks are scheduled to hold a championship parade down the Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan on Thursday to celebrate their 2026 NBA championship victory.
Timothée Chalamet attends Knicks NBA Finals victory celebration
Actor Timothée Chalamet, a longtime Knicks fan, attended Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio and celebrated the Knicks' championship victory. He hugged Knicks players including Karl-Anthony Towns on the court after the game. Chalamet was also present at Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.
Victor Wembanyama records 19 points and 14 rebounds in Game 5 NBA Finals loss
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points with 14 rebounds while shooting 7 of 19 from the field in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. He averaged 26 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks across the five-game Finals series.
Knicks overcome historic 29-point deficit against Spurs in Game 4 of NBA Finals
In Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs, the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
Victor Wembanyama does not shake hands with Knicks players after NBA Finals loss
After the San Antonio Spurs' loss in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama left the court without shaking hands with New York Knicks players. Most Spurs players followed suit, with the exception of Luke Kornet.
San Antonio Spurs led for 74 percent of NBA Finals series but failed to close games
The San Antonio Spurs held 14-point leads in Games 1 and 2, a 12-point lead in Game 3, a 29-point lead in Game 4, and a 15-point lead in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Despite leading for 74 percent of the entire series, the Spurs were unable to secure victories and lost the series in five games to the Knicks.
New York Knicks win 2026 NBA championship, defeating San Antonio Spurs
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night in San Antonio. This was the Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973. The Knicks completed a dominant playoff run, winning 15 of their last 16 games including a 13-game winning streak. They overcame double-digit deficits in all five Finals games.
Jalen Brunson scores 45 points in Game 5 championship-clinching victory
Jalen Brunson, the Knicks' 29-year-old point guard in his 8th NBA season and 4th with New York, scored 45 points in Game 5 to lead the championship victory. He was named Finals MVP. Brunson became only the second player in NBA history to score 45 points on the road in a championship-clinching game, matching Michael Jordan's achievement from 1998.
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Brunson and Towns power Knicks' dominant Game 1 offensive display
Brunson and Towns combined for 48 points and 12 rebounds in the Knicks' Game 1 win.
Knicks secure Game 1 victory, take early Finals series lead
Knicks defeat Spurs 105-95 in Game 1, taking 1-0 series lead.