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The New York Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the Finals in Texas. The victory ends a championship drought dating back to 1973. The Knicks last made the Finals in 1999, also losing to the Spurs.
Fans flooded the streets of New York to celebrate, with crowds taking over Midtown Manhattan and Times Square. A ticker‑tape parade and City Hall ceremony are scheduled for Thursday. President Donald Trump also congratulated the team.
Key Points:
The Knicks’ 50‑year championship drought was the longest active streak among major US men’s professional sports teams.
This season represents a stunning reversal of fortune for a franchise that has been one of the worst teams in the league for decades.
The Knicks held a 3‑1 lead heading into Game 5 and closed out the series on the road.
Fans celebrated wildly, with some subway lines altered and trains skipping stations due to large crowds.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for responsible celebration after reports of assaults on Spurs fans in New York.
A ticker‑tape parade is scheduled for Thursday. The city will celebrate its first NBA championship in over five decades.
Sources: BBC Sports, Complete Sports, Soccernet
