The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP for his historic scoring performance, capping a season that saw the team overcome decades of doubt and near-misses. The victory is seen as a major cultural event for New York City.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 94-90 victory over the Spurs, securing their first NBA championship in 53 years and earning him Finals MVP honors. Brunson, standing 6'2", joined Isiah Thomas and Stephen Curry as the only players 6'3" or shorter to lead a championship team in scoring and win Finals MVP.
Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points as the New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Jalen Brunson added 19 points and 14 assists. Game 3 is Saturday in Cleveland.
Knicks return to East finals after 4-0 series winTeam hit record 11 three-pointers in first quarterKnicks fans dominate in 76ers’ home arenaThe New York Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference finals, setting an NBA postseason record with 11 three-pointers in the first quarter in front of a raucous crowd mostly rooting for the road team in Philadelphia.The Knicks’ 144-114 win on Sunday completed their series sweep of the 76ers. Deuce McBride hit seven of New York’s NBA postseason record-tying 25 three-pointers and scored 25 points. Jalen Brunson had 22 points and Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 17 in the Knicks’ latest lopsided playoff victory. Continue reading...
