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Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship (opens original article in a new tab)

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The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for their third NBA Championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in the Finals.

  • New York Knicks won their third NBA Championship after 53 years with a 94-90 victory over San Antonio Spurs
  • Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the Finals, setting a franchise record and becoming only the fourth player to score 45+ points in a title-winning game
  • San Antonio Spurs led five finals games by at least 10 points in the first quarter but lost the series 4-1
  • Victor Wembanyama acknowledged his team's mistakes and expressed determination to improve after losing the championship
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