{"id":865934,"date":"2026-06-14T04:05:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T04:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/865934\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T04:05:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T04:05:21","slug":"knicks-vs-spurs-live-updates-nba-finals-news-score-and-highlights-from-game-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/865934\/","title":{"rendered":"Knicks vs. Spurs live updates: NBA Finals news, score and highlights from Game 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NBA championship is within the Knicks\u2019 grasp.<\/p>\n<p>Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals tipped off at 8:30 p.m. ET where the Knicks will look to close out the series.<\/p>\n<p>After a <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/06\/10\/sports\/knicks-pull-off-historic-nba-finals-comeback-to-put-them-one-win-from-championship\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">heart-stopping 107-106 victory<\/a> by New York in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks are one win away from their first championship since 1973.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the scene shifts back to San Antonio, where the Spurs find themselves backed into a corner, fighting to keep their season alive.<\/p>\n<p>Follow The Post\u2019s live updates for the latest Knicks score, news and highlights.<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Brunson breaks down in ESPN interview after carrying Knicks to NBA championship with epic fourth quarter<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/justin-terranova\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJustin Terranova\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jalen Brunson carried the Knicks in the fourth quarter \u2014\u00a0just as he has since he\u2019s arrived in New York.<\/p>\n<p>Brunson made shot after shot as the Knicks clawed their way back from another deficit against the Spurs\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/06\/13\/sports\/knicks-win-first-nba-championship-in-53-years\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">to claim Game 5 of the NBA Finals, 94-90.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/06\/13\/sports\/jalen-brunson-breaks-down-in-espn-interview-after-carrying-knicks-to-nba-championship\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Forget them picks&#8221;<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jake-nisse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJake Nisse\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Knicks sent five first-round picks &#8211; and a swap &#8211; to acquire Mikal Bridges from the Nets.<\/p>\n<p>That decision has been called an overpay at times, but the Knicks won&#8217;t care about that at all now.<\/p>\n<p>Bridges scored 14 points in Game 5 and his buddy Hart had a message for the naysayers.<\/p>\n<p>A father-son moment between the Brunsons<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jake-nisse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJake Nisse\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jalen and Rick Brunson&#8217;s bond is well-known, and the two shared a touching moment after the buzzer sounded.<\/p>\n<p>Jalen &#8211; finally &#8211; let out a smile, and he and his dad shared a hug as they were crowned champs.<\/p>\n<p>Drink it in, Knicks fans<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jake-nisse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJake Nisse\t\t<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/new-york-knicks-fans-celebrate-130889944.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39671574\" \/>AP Photo\/Andres Kudacki<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/new-york-knicks-fans-celebrate-130889574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39671572\" \/>AP Photo\/Heather Khalifa<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/new-york-knicks-fans-watch-130887445.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39671576\" \/>AP Photo\/Heather KhalifaChaos near the Garden<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jake-nisse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJake Nisse\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fans have begun clashing with cops as celebrations ensue near Madison Square Garden. Stay safe tonight, folks.<\/p>\n<p>Brunson named MVP<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jake-nisse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJake Nisse\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In no surprise after his 45-point closeout performance, Brunson is named the Finals MVP.<\/p>\n<p>How&#8217;s that for a small guard not being able to win.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s really real<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jake-nisse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJake Nisse\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Adam Silver hands the Knicks the Larry O&#8217;Brien trophy. A surreal moment to witness, and a deserved one for this Knicks team who stormed their way to a championship.<\/p>\n<p>Bedlam in New York<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jake-nisse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJake Nisse\t\t<\/a>Knicks fans go insane after first NBA Finals win in 53 years \u2014 with jam-packed street party<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/shane-galvin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tShane Galvin\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t, \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/marie-pohl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tMarie Pohl\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t, \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jordan-donegan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJordan Donegan\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t and \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jennifer-bain\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJennifer Bain\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For Knicks fans, the long wait is finally over.<\/p>\n<p>A roaring sea of orange and blue crashed across the Big Apple Saturday night, as thousands of Knicks fans went wild watching their beloved team snap a 53-year losing streak and finally take home the NBA championship as New York completed another double-digit fourth quarter comeback powered by Jalen Brunson.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/06\/13\/us-news\/knicks-fans-commence-celebration-of-nba-finals-win-with-jam-packed-street-takeover\/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=nypost\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE: <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The final moment<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jake-nisse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJake Nisse\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One for Knicks fans to savor, and a memorable final call from Mike Breen.<\/p>\n<p>The wait is over<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jake-nisse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJake Nisse\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS, THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n<p>New York defeats San Antonio 4-1 in the NBA Finals, capturing their third championship in franchise history! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i1gmntBe06\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/i1gmntBe06<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NBA\/status\/2066000179216441757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">June 14, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Knicks are champions!<br \/>\n\tBy \t\t<a class=\"liveblog-meta-author\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/jake-nisse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tJake Nisse\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Anunoby makes one free throw, Wemby misses a three at the other end and it&#8217;s over! The New York Knicks are champions for the first time since 1973!<\/p>\n<p>The Knicks win 94-90, and history has been made.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The NBA championship is within the Knicks\u2019 grasp. 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