Overview
- The New York Knicks clinched the 2026 NBA championship by beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, securing the series 4-1 on Saturday.
- Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the closeout game and was named Finals MVP for his series-leading performance.
- New York staged a record 29-point comeback in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden, a turning point that put the Knicks one win from the title.
- City officials announced a June 18 ticker‑tape parade and City Hall ceremony, and the team is reported to be flying back to New York to continue celebrations with fans.
- Widespread street parties filled all five boroughs but social‑media videos showing clashes near Madison Square Garden and an apparently damaged NYPD vehicle are under official review, raising public‑safety and crowd‑management questions.