The New York Knicks became NBA champions for the first time in 53 years after an upset victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight in the fourth quarter for New York, as the Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday night.
The Knicks overcame double-digit deficits in all four of their wins to win the series 4-1. Saturday night the deficit was 16.
The New York Knicks celebrate with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
Fittingly, Brunson finished with flying colors. He set the Knicks’ scoring record in the finals game. In Game 3 of the 1970 Series, Willis Reed hit 38 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Now he belongs to the left-handed point guard who changed the fortunes of the franchise when he traded four years ago.
“I have nothing to say,” Brunson said during the on-court celebration. “It’s everything I dreamed of.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson drives while San Antonio Spurs center Luke Cornette defends.
“I don’t know how I feel. I’m in awe. Every time someone disrespects us, we find a way to come back and do something about it.”
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