Sports Published: Jun. 14, 2026, 5:00 a.m. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson holds the MVP trophy after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin The New York Knicks’ 53-year NBA championship drought is over. The Knicks’ historic run through the NBA playoffs culminated Saturday night with a Game 5 victory, 94-90, over the San Antonio Spurs.