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Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years
14.6.26 New York Knicks
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA title since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win the Finals 4-1. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight in the fourth quarter, as New York erased a 16-point deficit and completed its fourth double-digit comeback of the series.
Knicks rally from 29 down to take 3-1 Finals lead
11.6.26 New York Knicks
The New York Knicks staged a record-breaking 29-point comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, moving within one win of their first championship since 1973. OG Anunoby delivered the game-winning tip-in with 1.2 seconds left after a missed three-pointer by Jalen Brunson. Brunson scored 36 points and Anunoby added 33 as New York erased a 29-point deficit, the largest comeback ever in an NBA Finals game.
Wembanyama avoids flagrant foul for shoving Brunson
10.6.26 San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama will not receive a flagrant foul for shoving Jalen Brunson during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, leaving him with two postseason flagrant points. The incident occurred in the first quarter when Wembanyama pushed Brunson to the floor after a screen attempt, but no foul was called. While NBA officiating executive Monty McCutchen said a foul should have been assessed, the league chose not to upgrade the play to a flagrant.
Wembanyama powers Spurs past Knicks in Game 3
9.6.26 San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, cutting New York's series lead to 2-1. The victory snapped the Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak and gave San Antonio its first Finals win of the series. Stephon Castle added 23 points, while Jalen Brunson scored 32 for New York.
Spurs remain confident despite 2-0 deficit
8.6.26 San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs remain optimistic despite trailing the New York Knicks 2-0 in the NBA Finals ahead of Game 3 at Madison Square Garden. Victor Wembanyama said he is embracing the pressure and believes the team can learn from two narrowly lost games. The Spurs are aiming to become just the sixth team in NBA history to overcome a 2-0 Finals deficit.
Knicks edge Spurs in Game 2
6.6.26 New York Knicks
The Knicks defeated the Spurs 105-104 in a dramatic Game 2, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson hit the go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds remaining after a costly Victor Wembanyama turnover, and Wembanyama missed a potential game-winning jumper at the buzzer. Karl-Anthony Towns posted 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Brunson and Mikal Bridges added 20 points each. New York has now won 13 straight playoff games and returns home to Madison Square Garden needing just two more victories to secure its first NBA championship since 1973.
Wembanyama takes blame for Game 1 loss
5.6.26 San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama accepted responsibility for the San Antonio Spurs' Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, calling his performance poor despite posting 26 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks. San Antonio led by as many as 14 points before New York erased the deficit and closed the game on an 11-0 run. Despite the collapse, Wembanyama said he is "not worried in the slightest," expressing confidence that both he and the Spurs will play much better in Game 2.
Knicks rally past Spurs in Game 1
4.6.26 New York Knicks: Injuries
The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led the comeback with 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds. The Knicks closed the game on an 11-0 run and extended their playoff winning streak to 12 games, tying the second-longest postseason streak in NBA history.
| Team | % | W-L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Division | |||
| 1 | Boston | 68.3 | 56-26 (82) |
| 2 | New York | 64.6 | 53-29 (82) |
| 3 | Toronto | 56.1 | 46-36 (82) |
| 4 | Philadel. | 54.9 | 45-37 (82) |
| 5 | Brooklyn | 24.4 | 20-62 (82) |
| Central Division | |||
| 1 | Detroit | 73.2 | 60-22 (82) |
| 2 | Cleveland | 63.4 | 52-30 (82) |
| 3 | Milwaukee | 39.0 | 32-50 (82) |
| 4 | Chicago | 37.8 | 31-51 (82) |
| 5 | Indiana | 23.2 | 19-63 (82) |
| Southeast Division | |||
| 1 | Atlanta | 56.1 | 46-36 (82) |
| 2 | Orlando | 54.9 | 45-37 (82) |
| 3 | Charlotte | 53.7 | 44-38 (82) |
| 4 | Miami | 52.4 | 43-39 (82) |
| 5 | Washing. | 20.7 | 17-65 (82) |
| Southwest Division | |||
| 1 | San Ant. | 75.6 | 62-20 (82) |
| 2 | Houston | 63.4 | 52-30 (82) |
| 3 | New Orl. | 31.7 | 26-56 (82) |
| 4 | Dallas | 31.7 | 26-56 (82) |
| 5 | Memphis | 30.5 | 25-57 (82) |
| Northwest Division | |||
| 1 | Oklahoma | 78.0 | 64-18 (82) |
| 2 | Denver | 65.9 | 54-28 (82) |
| 3 | Minnesota | 59.8 | 49-33 (82) |
| 4 | Portland | 51.2 | 42-40 (82) |
| 5 | Utah | 26.8 | 22-60 (82) |
| Pacific Division | |||
| 1 | LA Lakers | 64.6 | 53-29 (82) |
| 2 | Phoenix | 54.9 | 45-37 (82) |
| 3 | LA Clipp. | 51.2 | 42-40 (82) |
| 4 | Gold. St. | 45.1 | 37-45 (82) |
| 5 | Sacram. | 26.8 | 22-60 (82) |
Playoffs
| San Ant. - New York | 1 : 4 |
| New York - Cleveland | 4 : 0 |
| Oklahoma - San Ant. | 3 : 4 |
| Detroit - Cleveland | 3 : 4 |
| New York - Philadel. | 4 : 0 |
| Oklahoma - LA Lakers | 4 : 0 |
| San Ant. - Minnesota | 4 : 2 |
| Oklahoma - Phoenix | 4 : 0 |
| LA Lakers - Houston | 4 : 2 |
| San Ant. - Portland | 4 : 1 |
| Denver - Minnesota | 2 : 4 |
| Detroit - Orlando | 4 : 3 |
| Cleveland - Toronto | 4 : 3 |
| New York - Atlanta | 4 : 2 |
| Boston - Philadel. | 3 : 4 |
| Orlando - Charlotte | 121 : 90 |
| Phoenix - Gold. St. | 111 : 96 |
| Philadel. - Orlando | 109 : 97 |
| LA Clipp. - Gold. St. | 121 : 126 |
| Phoenix - Portland | 110 : 114 |
| Charlotte - Miami | 127 : 126 |
Last results
| 13.6 | San Ant. - New York | 90 : 94 |
| 10.6 | New York - San Ant. | 107 : 106 |
| 8.6 | New York - San Ant. | 111 : 115 |
| 5.6 | San Ant. - New York | 104 : 105 |
| 3.6 | San Ant. - New York | 95 : 105 |
| 30.5 | Oklahoma - San Ant. | 103 : 111 |
| 28.5 | San Ant. - Oklahoma | 118 : 91 |
| 26.5 | Oklahoma - San Ant. | 127 : 114 |
| 25.5 | Cleveland - New York | 93 : 130 |
| 24.5 | San Ant. - Oklahoma | 103 : 82 |
| 23.5 | Cleveland - New York | 108 : 121 |
| 22.5 | San Ant. - Oklahoma | 108 : 123 |
| 21.5 | New York - Cleveland | 109 : 93 |
| 20.5 | Oklahoma - San Ant. | 122 : 113 |
| 19.5 | New York - Cleveland | 115 : 104 |
NBA stats
| Home wins | 55% |
| Draws | 0% |
| Away wins | 45% |
League format : NBA 2025/2026
NBA teams play divisional opponents four times each (two home games and two road games), conference opponents outside the division three or four times each and opponents outside the conference two times each (one home game and one road game).
Ten teams in each conference will advance to the postseason, with teams seeded seventh through 10th participating in a Play-in Tournament to gain admission to the conference playoffs. All rounds of the NBA Playoffs will be best-of-7 games.