14.06.2026 07:40
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in the NBA Finals, taking a 4-1 lead in the series and claiming their championship after 53 years.
In Game 5 of the NBA Playoff Finals, New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs on the road with a score of 94-90, bringing the series to 4-1 and winning the NBA championship after 53 years.
SPURS LEAD AT HALFTIME
The game at Frost Bank Center was officiated by Tyler Ford, Scott Foster, and James Capers. San Antonio Spurs, trailing 3-1 in the series, started the first quarter strongly. The home team finished the first quarter leading 23-13. Despite the game evening out in the second quarter, the Spurs maintained their lead and went into halftime ahead 42-37.
NEW YORK KNICKS COME FROM BEHIND
Holding onto their scoring advantage in the third quarter, the San Antonio team entered the final period with a 72-65 lead. Losing their edge in the final quarter, San Antonio Spurs fell to New York Knicks 94-90.
53-YEAR DROUGHT ENDS: CHAMPIONS!
With this result, New York Knicks, bringing the series to 4-1, ended their long wait and succeeded in claiming the championship after 53 years.