The Knicks captured their first NBA title in 53 years, rallying back from another double-digit deficit to beat the Spurs and win the series 4-1.

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown speaks during a news conference prior to Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, June 12, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D.

The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common

The Spurs trail the NBA Finals 3-1, thousands of Knicks fans expected to be in San Antonio for Game 5 of the series on Saturday night, and only a comeback of historic proportions will deny New York a title now.

The Knicks are NBA champions! Here's how they built their team to get there, and what the Finals outcome means for both them and the Spurs.

The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games

Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.

Will 5 Seconds of Summer's concert at Madison Square Garden happen during Game 5 of the NBA finals? Here's what the New York authorities have said.