Knicks beat Spurs in Game 5 to win first NBA championship since 1973, ending 53-year drought
The Knicks capped one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history Saturday night, beating the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win their first championship since 1973.
TL;DR
- The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
- The Knicks overcame a double-digit deficit in the first half, similar to their Game 4 comeback.
- Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including a crucial three-point play that gave the Knicks their first lead of the game.
- Despite foul trouble for Karl-Anthony Towns and an ankle scare for Brunson, the Knicks managed to secure the win.
- The victory ends a 53-year championship drought for the Knicks franchise.