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Knicks fans celebrate first NBA title since 1973 across New York

It was impossible to walk down a street in New York - whether in one of the five boroughs, the suburbs or elsewhere over the last few days without hearing that sentiment. The Knicks' come from behind win in Game 4, from down 29 points, energized the fan base. On Saturday, June 1

Knicks fans celebrate first NBA title since 1973 across New York
Yahoo Sports — 13 June 2026
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It was impossible to walk down a street in New York - whether in one of the five boroughs, the suburbs or elsewhere over the last few days without hearing that sentiment. The Knicks' come from behind win in Game 4, from down 29 points, energized the fan base.

The New York Knicks came from behind again, defeating the San Antonio Spurs , 94-90, to win Game 5 of the best-of-seven NBA Championship.

More: Celebrate Knicks' NBA championship with commemorative book, page print

The victory gave the Knicks their first NBA championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson of the Knicks was given the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award.

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Knicks fans celebrate first NBA title since 1973 across New York

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