US: New York Knicks win first NBA championship since 1973
📰 France24 · 📅 Jun 14, 2026, 10:55 AM · 🌐 france24.com
🤖 AI Summary: **What happened?**
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in the fifth game of the NBA Finals to win their first NBA championship since 1973, their fourth comeback victory of the series.
**Why it matters?**
It ends the 51-year NBA championship drought for the New York Knicks, which was the longest active title drought in the league at the time of the win.
The New York Knicks are champions of the NBA for the first time since 1973, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games for this title. The clincher came Saturday night in a 94-90 victory, the Knicks' fourth comeback win of the series.
